Duck eggs - internal to external pip

[kirkyanne]

Hello just wondering how long generally is the time between internal to external pipping? I know it's longer than chickens. I'm so impatient so I'd like to not worry they are running out of air in there. They are buff Orpington duck eggs and we are on day 27. Lots of movement and most have internally pipped since last night. Its currently next day afternoon.

 

[Sagey_7878]

Hi! It can take anywhere from 24-48 hours after the internal pip. Good luck and keep us updated when they hatch!

 

[kirkyanne]

Hi! It can take anywhere from 24-48 hours after the internal pip. Good luck and keep us updated when they hatch!

Thankyou, I should probably stop watching the incubator then! will do!

 

[Sagey_7878]

Any external pips yet?

 

[kirkyanne]

Any external pips yet?

No! Its morning Australia here. There was so much movement last night I expected to wake up to at least one external pip. They sure taking their sweet time. Its, been about 36 hours since first internal pip. Day 28 now

 

[Sagey_7878]

No! Its morning Australia here. There was so much movement last night I expected to wake up to at least one external pip. They sure taking their sweet time.

I live in Australia too! Hopefully today they pip!

 

[kirkyanne]

I live in Australia too! Hopefully today they pip!

I hope so too. I'll feel more comfortable knowing they are breathing proper air. I checked our broody who I also gave a couple too. Quickly lifted her feathers to check and no progress there either. Lucky she is still sweet when broody, unlike my other hens that will peck your hand off. (pic from other day)

 

[kirkyanne]

Yay first external pip had me worried as was first to internal pip but wasn't moving a great deal compares to others...

 

[kirkyanne]

Another pipped wrong end. I noticed that one had smaller aircell than rest. Hopefully it will be OK.

 

[Sagey_7878]

Keep us updated! I think the one that pipped on the wrong end should be okay.