Hands on hatching and help

[Ravynscroft]

lol... there's several I keep catching people on... seems many like to make gals into guys...

 

[Ravynscroft]

They are Silver Welsh Harlequins. Had 11/12 shipped eggs hatch. The little one was 3 days later than the others. I did a total assist, even the internal pip. No idea what the problem was. All were malpositioned. It has balance issues but is getting better.
I also have week old Runners, black, blue, chocolate and a cream.

And month old Sweedish/Pekins

Good luck with yours. Pics when you have them
Linda

I can't get over how big they are at a month... giants compared to mine, lol...

Congrats!! Beautiful babies!!

Well, the little SWH that was late hatching died. Poor thing, only 3 days. Started with raspy breathing last night. This morning nor moving around much, sleeping a lot. Just went to check and was laying on back with whitish liquid coming from mouth. There are times you wish Mother Nature didn't know better.
Real bummer, Linda

So sorry...
That always sucks...

 

[lovesanimals101]

Does it still have chance or does it look dead? I really hope it didn't but I don't really know what to do should I poke a small hole like RubyNala97 suggested and if so where would I make the hole at?

 

[BigWeenMachine]

Well, the little SWH that was late hatching died. Poor thing, only 3 days. Started with raspy breathing last night. This morning nor moving around much, sleeping a lot. Just went to check and was laying on back with whitish liquid coming from mouth. There are times you wish Mother Nature didn't know better.
Real bummer, Linda

That sucks. Sorry to hear

 

[BigWeenMachine]

Okay, so the mamma runner duck who is the mother to my first 4 babies finally decided to give brooding a try. She has been hunkered down on a new nest for about 4 or 5 days now. She made the nest next to the house behind a bush. The only problem is that there is a huge winter storm warning through the weekend. We are supposed to get anywhere from 2 to 5 inches and a high of 41......

I'm afraid the eggs are gonna get wet or too cold and die. Should I pick up the mamma and her eggs and load them into the coop. I made her a secluded lil nest so she can feel safe. I don't wanna disturb her but the eggs could be goners if I don't and if she doesn't take to the new nest I can always bring the eggs inside and stick them in the incubator. Should I just let this go or try to move her in??? Storm should be here in about 2 hours

 

[Ravynscroft]

Does it still have chance or does it look dead? I really hope it didn't but I don't really know what to do should I poke a small hole like [COLOR=333333]RubyNala97 suggested and if so where would I make the hole at?[/COLOR]

In the middle of the air cell... good luck...

 

[Ravynscroft]

Okay, so the mamma runner duck who is the mother to my first 4 babies finally decided to give brooding a try.  She has been hunkered down on a new nest for about 4 or 5 days now.  She made the nest next to the house behind a bush.  The only problem is that there is a huge winter storm warning through the weekend.  We are supposed to get anywhere from 2 to 5 inches and a high of 41......

I'm afraid the eggs are gonna get wet or too cold and die.  Should I pick up the mamma and her eggs and load them into the coop.  I made her a secluded lil nest so she can feel safe.  I don't wanna disturb her but the eggs could be goners if I don't and if she doesn't take to the new nest I can always bring the eggs inside and stick them in the incubator.  Should I just let this go or try to move her in???  Storm should be here in about 2 hours

If you're fine with putting them in a bator if she abandons them then go ahead and try... just warning, but broody ducks are usually harder to move than broody hens...

 

[Sarkchick]

I can't get over how big they are at a month... giants compared to mine, lol...
Congrats!! Beautiful babies!!
So sorry...
That always sucks...

Thanks. And yes it does. I should have let Mother Nature do her thing. So, I guess I need to change my hatch to 10/12.
And in that picture of Sweedish/Pekin. Larger one was hatched on March 1. The others on March 12
Linda

 

[Ravynscroft]

Thanks. And yes it does. I should have let Mother Nature do her thing. So, I guess I need to change my hatch to 10/12.
And in that picture of Sweedish/Pekin. Larger one was hatched on March 1. The others on March 12
Linda

Mine at a month old still fit in my hand!

 

[BigWeenMachine]

If you're fine with putting them in a bator if she abandons them then go ahead and try... just warning, but broody ducks are usually harder to move than broody hens...

Do you mean harder cos she will attack me or harder cos they don't wanna sit on them when moved?