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- Apr 21, 2021
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I have two Ancona duck eggs that have pipped internally over 24 hours ago and nothing since. I also have one that has external pipped over 24 hours ago and nothing since. Advice?
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They are Ancona ducks. Should I candle the internal pips again tonight before doing the safety hole? The second one that has the external pip is not working on zipping.The one that externally pipped is fine; ducklings take a long time to hatch, so he could be even another day yet before he's ready to start zipping.
The ones that internally pipped over 24 hours ago might benefit from a safety hole, since it's been so long. It's just a tiny hole in the shell over the air cell that will allow fresh air in for them to breathe, so that they don't suffocate.
What breed are these eggs?
Here's a link to my article on assisted hatching that talks about a safety hole, if you decide you'd like to do it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/
They are Ancona ducks. Should I candle the internal pips again tonight before doing the safety hole? The second one that has the external pip is not working on zipping.
and also because they will everywhere...Yep, you can move them while you're in there. As long as they're dry, they're good to be moved