Hatching Indian runner ducks

[Ozzy duck]

Hello all I have 11 Indian runner eggs in my incubator. It is day 30. Yesterday several of them made a small external pip. But nothing since. One has pipped at the wrong end of the shell so I cracked off a little of the shell over the pip wet the membrane and put a tiny little hole in it above the beak for air. I am so nervous I'm not sure how long to wait between intervening Incase they are stuck. I am concerned as it it still very cold down here and having trouble keeping humidity up. 70% is the most I have managed. How can I tell if the membranes are to dry and the chicks can't turn. This is worse than childbirth and I have 5 children lol.

 

[drumstick diva]

For best advice I think you need to post on the "Duck thread." put that in the searchbox and it should come up for you.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings, Ozzy duck, and . Pleased to have you in our community. Have fun with your runners and make sure you visit with other Aussies here https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/598568/australia-six-states-and-that-funny-little-island
Best of luck to you!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there and welcome to Backyard chickens!! I would suggest the duck thread, like drumstick diva suggested, but I would also post over in the incubating and hatching eggs page as well. Good luck with your ducks and keep us posted!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - great links already and I'm sure that the peeps in those forums will help you out.

Best of luck
CT

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[newchickmama91]

Just put my runner ducks into lockdown! Slightly nervous because 1. I haven't been successful with duck eggs and 2. These are shipped and they have saddle shaped air cells!! Got a feeling these next few days are going to feel like forever

due to the air cells I may need help incase I have to assist!

 

[N F C]

Just put my runner ducks into lockdown! Slightly nervous because 1. I haven't been successful with duck eggs and 2. These are shipped and they have saddle shaped air cells!! Got a feeling these next few days are going to feel like forever

due to the air cells I may need help incase I have to assist!

The good folks over on the Incubating & Hatching forum should be able to help you out. Or the Duck forum peeps.

Best of luck!