Eggs moved themselves

[ducklings5405]

2 of my 5 ducks eggs were seen rocking/shaking by themselves as if the ducklings are moving into their hatching position. It’s only day 22 but maybe this means they are ready to hatch soon? Should I start the “lockdown”? I was advised to do this on day 25 so I wonder if it’s too early to increase humidity and stop turning eggs.

 

[MGG]

2 of my 5 ducks eggs were seen rockin/shaking by themselves as if the ducklings are moving around inside. It’s only day 22 but maybe this means they are ready to hatch soon? Should I start the “lockdown”? I was advised to do this on day 25 so I wonder if it’s too early to increase humidity and stop turning eggs.

Mine do that too. They start rocking very early. Don't put them into lockdown because of rocking. My ducks are only on day 14 and they were rocking today. Go on as normal. If you see internal or external pips, then lockdown.

 

[ducklings5405]

Mine do that too. They start rocking very early. Don't put them into lockdown because of rocking. My ducks are only on day 14 and they were rocking today. Go on as normal. If you see internal or external pips, then lockdown.

Thanks for your help! Do you recommend lockdown on a specific day or just wait to see pips?

 

[MGG]

Thanks for your help! Do you recommend lockdown on a specific day or just wait to see pips?

I always wait until I see internal pips, but I'm a candle-a-holic, so... Lol you can lockdown anytime from 5 to 3 days before hatch.

 

[ducklings5405]

I always wait until I see internal pips, but I'm a candle-a-holic, so... Lol you can lockdown anytime from 5 to 3 days before hatch.

Thanks a lot