Eggs in Lockdown! Hatching Blog

[Miss Lydia]

Better get those tanks filled while there is still propane to be had. Rarely do I get scratched or cut with these guys but she wasn’t having any part of me getting her off that bale of shavings. I guess she’ll be broody till the cows come home

 

[Canadian Wind]

At least I have small space heaters. They do a decent job, for now.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Just candled the eggs, no internal pip yet, but all chicks are moving. Eggs appear at the proper stage of development, nice and full, and the air sac is where it should be too.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Did a very quick candling this morning, still no internal pip. Today is day 28, but they had been put in in the evening. So long as the ducklings are still moving, I'm not worried.

More updates later!

 

[Canadian Wind]

I *think* I heard peeping from one of the eggs!

How the heck am I going to sleep tonight?!?

 

[Canadian Wind]

*Looks at the time*

Unfortunately, it was nod peeping from any of the eggs. Still no internal pip. I think it was just the weird acoustics in here reflecting back one of the chickens (which really need to go back outside, especially the rooster!).

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

*Looks at the time*

Unfortunately, it was nod peeping from any of the eggs. Still no internal pip. I think it was just the weird acoustics in here reflecting back one of the chickens (which really need to go back outside, especially the rooster!).

My fingers are crossed for you
Yes incubating is stressful but so rewarding at the same time
Are you seeing shadowing along the air cell yet like they are close to internal pips ? Also make sure to check the eggs for any bruising as babies can be in the wrong position and try to pip outside the air cell
Lower temp even by a little can delay the hatch
I have had mine hatch days 25-30
Cool and warm spots in the bator as well

 

[Canadian Wind]

My fingers are crossed for you
Yes incubating is stressful but so rewarding at the same time
Are you seeing shadowing along the air cell yet like they are close to internal pips ? Also make sure to check the eggs for any bruising as babies can be in the wrong position and try to pip outside the air cell
Lower temp even by a little can delay the hatch
I have had mine hatch days 25-30
Cool and warm spots in the bator as well

Yeah, this stupid thing has a weird heater. I'm using a secondary thermometer/hydrometer, but there have been times still that temps fluctuated and may have caused some delays. Babies were all moving last night (a few hours ago, that is) and thankfully the power flicker we had didn't affect the heater this time.

Air cell has expanded downwards. Saw one frantically moving about yesterday that looked like it was trying to pip, but nothing yet. So long as the ducklings are moving, I'm happy. It's still just day 28/29 right now, so no need to panic yet (he says as he constantly checks on them from the outside).

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Yeah, this stupid thing has a weird heater. I'm using a secondary thermometer/hydrometer, but there have been times still that temps fluctuated and may have caused some delays. Babies were all moving last night (a few hours ago, that is) and thankfully the power flicker we had didn't affect the heater this time.

Air cell has expanded downwards. Saw one frantically moving about yesterday that looked like it was trying to pip, but nothing yet. So long as the ducklings are moving, I'm happy. It's still just day 28/29 right now, so no need to panic yet (he says as he constantly checks on them from the outside).

Usually after the draw down it’s not to long till you see a pip
Maybe a day or so
Some ticking motion
You may place the eggs one way and come back and they have moved
I thought I was going crazy
No just an very active duckling getting into position to hatch

 

[Canadian Wind]

I made the mistake, when my Muscovy were sitting, to count my eggs before they hatched. So right now, I'm just sitting with my fingers and toes crossed (and getting lots of toe cramps) and just hoping.

I'm in no rush. Really. I keep repeating this to myself. No rush, babies, take the time you need to come out healthy.

I'll start freaking out tomorrow.