Duck eggs soon to hatch?

[jaykayhuff]

If any haven't pipped externally I would at least make a hole a little smaller than a dime to see what going on. Definitely use oil since most have been dried out. They could be shrink wrapped and need air. If any bleeding occurs just stop, wait a few hours, then try again.

 

[WVduckchick]

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this looks good so far. Keep the membrane moist so it doesn’t stick, but I’d wait to do more until the duckling starts squirming to get out more actively. No need to rush now that it can breathe easily.

 

[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%

The duck is chirping and is really trying to get out. Thoughts?

 

[jaykayhuff]

As long as it can breath and you have oil on the open shell and membrane so it doesn’t dry out I would let him try on his own. Can you post an updated picture of where all the eggs are at in their hatching process?

 

[WVduckchick]

As long as it can breath and you have oil on the open shell and membrane so it doesn’t dry out I would let him try on his own. Can you post an updated picture of where all the eggs are at in their hatching process?

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Or you can remove a little more “under” him, just where the air cell was, if it’s a bit stuck.
Sorta like this:

 

[MGG]

The duck is chirping and is really trying to get out. Thoughts?

If he gets out on his own, that's great. Otherwise, he may be trying to move around so his yolk will absorb faster. When they're zipping and moving it causes contractions which make the yolk absorb rapidly. He may be trying to do that. I second updates pics. That would help.

 

[MGG]

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Or you can remove a little more “under” him, just where the air cell was, if it’s a bit stuck.
Sorta like this:
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Yeah you can try that. Maybe he will be able to get out on his own. Try to get it to look like the one in the above pic.

 

[Laurenfinn6]

Yeah you can try that. Maybe he will be able to get out on his own. Try to get it to look like the one in the above pic.

So I picked off some mor shell and duck came completely out. Did I make a mistake? It’s bleeding on its butt. Not too bad now but was when he came out. Sorry if I did something wrong

 

[MGG]

So I picked off some mor shell and duck came completely out. Did I make a mistake? It’s bleeding on its butt. Not too bad now but was when he came out. Sorry if I did something wrong

No that's good that he's out! Put cornsratch ln it quick

 

[MGG]

On it