Ducks naturally hatching help!

[NicoleC82]

Hi my duck Clementine is sitting on 7 eggs and most look like they have internally pipped. I can hear tapping/chirps in a few. Tonight may be roughly 48 hours for some that have internally pipped. At what point do I add a safety
hole if they dont externally pip? Once I heard those chirps my own maternal instincts kicked in! But I dont want to mess with anything unless need be. The mama hates me messing with her eggs

 

[Yardmom]

Be patient. Unless Mom has gotten up on her own, don't mess with the nest during hatch. Let her naturally hatch them. Interfering during hatch could affect humidity.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

I would let the hen decide what to do. They've been hatching eggs for thousands of years without human intervention.

 

[SnackMeat]

Yeah, I wouldn't mess with the eggs currently. If some hatch and she abandons then nest then I would nab the eggs and immediately put an air hole in them and candle them.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
Patience is the most important part of incubating eggs. Most mamas know, instinctively, what they are doing. I would not mess with her nest.

 

[muddy75]

 

[N F C]

Hi, best wishes, keep us posted on how things turn out!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Do not disturb her. Good luck for a successful hatch.

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to BYC, Nicole!
So glad you have joined!!

Ducks take longer than chicks to pip and zip.
There is a “duck” forum if you have any questions or need advice about your little ducklings.

Also, we would like to see pictures after they are fluffy!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Assisting sometimes is needed when we incubate the eggs, but not when a mom is on the eggs.

Wishing you a great hatch! We’re glad you’re here!