Duck Eggs in Lockdown - Peeping but no pips?

[Abraeri]

 

[Ravynscroft]

That's what I was thinking too, I'd definitely help the wrong ender first because she has been sticking her beak out since like yesterday I believe. I think she is ready... I'll wait for a second opinion though like you suggested.

Wrong end and away from air cell pippers need at least double the time as normal... since their pips are internal AND external in one, you need to add together the usual time from internal pip to external pip to zip before assisting... looks like they're getting good air, just monitor for now... you can slowly start widening their holes by tonight... if they start to turn under the shell, widen the hole so they don't turn away from it and suffocate...

 

[Abraeri]

Here's she is The pipped egg is right next to her

 

[Abraeri]

The last one looks like it is starting to zip... will update you guys as soon as possible! The newly hatched is peeping away

 

[Abraeri]

WAIT A SECOND! I just looked again with a flashlight and THERE IS A PIP!!!! Small one but one nonetheless

 

[Abraeri]

There's a huge ruckus of peeping going on in there... when I get up to look who it is, it stops lol But when I say "peep peep" some of them rock around! I'm going crazy.

 

[WVduckchick]

I'd also just keep waiting. Sounds like they are getting started now.

Try shining your flashlight from every angle, across the top of the eggs. In the dark works even better. Sometimes the pips are difficult to see, but even the smallest bump will catch your eye if you shine across from different directions.

Good luck! Hope to see some ducklings real soon!

 

[WVduckchick]

I can help although it's great that WV showed up....
Just incase things get too complicated...

I have to get back to work, so hang in there. I'll check back later.

 

[beki440]

I just want to follow the show. I’m excited for you.

 

[pamelajean]

I am having someone hatch some eggs for me this spring. Its going to be torture knowing that it is happening and not being able to watch. So I am using posts like this to watch a learn and feel that exciting knot in my stomach as things progress. Thanks for sharing!!!!