Hatching Emergency

[Kazchap]

It’s now been over 24hrs

 

[Kazchap]

She’ll is quite hard compared to chicks

 

[WVduckchick]

Ducks take much longer to hatch than chickens. Sometimes even up to 40-48 hours, where 24 is more common for chickens. Don’t rush the assist. Just make sure the bill and nostrils are clear and let it rest and finish absorbing the yolk.

 

[Kkrista123]

If you're still extremely worried, you can remove just the head from the shell so it can breathe and continue the process on it's own. How is it doing now?

 

[Kazchap]

It’s out... seems really weak still attached to the shell and keeps tucking its head under. I don’t think it’s eyes are open but I must admit I’m shining a light in to see what’s happening

 

[Miss Lydia]

Keep us updated on progress hopefully by now it’s a little stronger.

 

[Kazchap]

still alive this morning.... also still attached to egg .. eyes are open and is moving around a tiny bit

 

[Miss Lydia]

@WVduckchick The piece that is still attached should dry up and fall off. Have you tried to give it a little water? It doesn’t have to have any yet though but if you have nutri drench you could dribble a little along the bill it can really help the ones that had a hard time hatching

 

[Kazchap]

Thanks he doesn’t look very healthy

 

[Kazchap]