Duck eggs soon to hatch?

[Laurenfinn6]

It’s yawning

 

[MGG]

It’s yawning

Ok. That means there is still yolk. Leave it for a few hours

 

[MGG]

Looks good so far. When he isn't yawning anymore keep going

 

[Laurenfinn6]

Looks like slight blood inside membrane

 

[MGG]

There usually is a little pinkish red color in assisted ones. It's ok. Just let him rest for a while and try to get the humidity between 70-75%

 

[Laurenfinn6]

There usually is a little pinkish red color in assisted ones. It's ok. Just let him rest for a while and try to get the humidity between 70-75%

Okay great thank you SO much. I’ll see what’s going on with him later. Thank you again. Feel much better about that little one now

 

[MGG]

No problem. You're doing great

 

[Laurenfinn6]

No problem. You're doing great

Thanks all due to you and everyone’s help. How many hours should I give it? He keeps really trying to break out. And I’m assuming the one that hasn’t pipped externally probably won’t?

 

[MGG]

Why don't you open up some of the other one and see if you can help him any. Give him about 3 hours or less if you notice he stops yawning. I'd do at least 2 hours

 

[jaykayhuff]

Aw really? Was it the incubator? Thanks for sharing. You all really have been so kind and I appreciate all of you

Yes!!! And the thermometer I was using to double check the incubator was reading wrong as well. Humidity and temperature was constantly all over the place. It was really disappointing because I’d go into lockdown with around 9 to 12 eggs that were all chirping and wiggling and then none would hatch.

But now I know everything not to do and bought a more reliable incubator that had much better success rates that last time around. You live and you learn