duckling with leaking yolk??

[Jessica89]

I am incubating for the first time and reading this post has me terrified.

I didn't realise it can be so difficult?

Can't you just take bits of the shell off and help the duckling out??

 

[Kaessa]

I am incubating for the first time and reading this post has me terrified.

I didn't realise it can be so difficult?

Can't you just take bits of the shell off and help the duckling out??

In some cases, yes. In a lot of cases, maybe. In a lot of cases, NOT YET. There are assisted hatch threads here that are very interesting, just keep an eye out for those. It's really tricky, and scary to me... and yet next year I think I might try to hatch a few.

 

[WVduckchick]

In some cases, yes. In a lot of cases, maybe. In a lot of cases, NOT YET. There are assisted hatch threads here that are very interesting, just keep an eye out for those. It's really tricky, and scary to me... and yet next year I think I might try to hatch a few.

I agree with Kaessa. Don't panic before its time. A lot of hatching issues depend on "what" you are hatching. There are folks who have no hatching issues at all, so it is possible!! As far as assistance, there are some that believe if a chick needs help, then it may not be strong enough to survive, even with help. Others jump to help too soon. So hang in there and see what happens. But yes, search for "assisted hatch" and read Sally Sunshine's post especially, among others. You will be prepared "in case" there is an issue, and then you will know if you want to help or not!

Best of luck, keep us posted on your hatch!

 

[Lacrystol]

I am incubating for the first time and reading this post has me terrified.

I didn't realise it can be so difficult?

Can't you just take bits of the shell off and help the duckling out??

DON"T be terrified, think of it more as a learning experience. We all learn, make changes to improve our hatching rate. Things happen and you just tried to make the best of it..

 

[Lacrystol]

I am incubating for the first time and reading this post has me terrified.

I didn't realise it can be so difficult?

Can't you just take bits of the shell off and help the duckling out??

The whole purpose of hatching is to duplicate what a moma duck does, she does not help so, therefore it would not be suggested. In some cases, it is necessary but again, we don't want to if we don't have too.

 

[Jessica89]

Thanks guys!

I know I will get so upset if one dies.. I love animals too much!

I am going to have a read about assisted hatching now to prepare myself! Hopefully I won't need to intervene!

 

[Homesteadin]

I've got 5 Khaki Campbell eggs on day 18 going strong. Just had to toss out a late quitter yesterday One of them has liquid in the air sac so I am going to keep a close eye on that one once hatch comes.... might need the great Lacrystol to guide me through an assist if it comes to that!

 

[Lacrystol]

I've got 5 Khaki Campbell eggs on day 18 going strong. Just had to toss out a late quitter yesterday

One of them has liquid in the air sac so I am going to keep a close eye on that one once hatch comes.... might need the great Lacrystol to guide me through an assist if it comes to that!

I'M HERE AND IM READY WOOO HOOOOOOO, I hope you get an upside downer. LOL I LOVE THOSE ONES, I think because they make it such a challenge for us. LOL

To avoid it though, have the larger end slightly higher then the smaller end and stop turning them four days before lockdown.

 

[Homesteadin]

Haha oh man I don't know if I am ready for an upside downer on my first incubation/hatching experience ever! But it is good to know I can get guidance from someone who knows what to do if that does happen. I was thinking of letting the fluid-in-the-air-cell one hatch broad side up in an egg carton - would it be better for me to just lay that one down soightly tilted like you said?

 

[ReeChatelain]

All three babies are doing great.