Hatching percentage

Although it is in the Goose forum this thread is full of excellent information (it's more of an article than anything else) and applies to any incubated birds egg.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed.491013/

Some people will not assist a chick that is stuck. I always do because it's more than likely my fault that the chick is having trouble and I think it is my responsibility to help them and deal with any resulting issues (of which I've experienced very, very few). I've once had to assist a duckling (who was perfectly perfect) and I've helped a few quail over the years. Using an incubator is artificial and it will never be as ideal as a good broody hen/duck.

This is an excellent assisted hatching article to keep on hand if that's something you want to do: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

The article even has photos of ducks assisting their own ducklings to hatch.
I have just read both of these links and you are right! There is a LOT of great information in both articles. Thank you for bringing them to my attention.
 

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