Hatching!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chickens really]

I was trying to get help on the incubation thread but no one responded. I just followed everything on the post I posted above.

I have hatched over 100 Call, regular Ducks and Chickens..I can help you...

 

[Fisherlmiranda]

I see where the pip hole is...Looks fine where it was..Or is there another hole?

That's the hole I made. And it's not in the air cell. The air cell is on the other side. Like this

 

[chickens really]

That's the hole I made. And it's not in the air cell. The air cell is on the other side. Like this

Really?...That is so strange. How were they incubated?..Did you have the air cells up at Lockdown?..

 

[Fisherlmiranda]

Removing so much shell can cause the membrane to dry up and the Duckling to become shrink wrapped in the egg So oil keeps it moist. Water will actually draw out moisture..

I've been using coconut oil. That's what it said to use in the thread I was using to help me assist. Right now I'm just watching them, waiting for full absorption of the yolk and blood vessels. Then make sure they dont get stuck trying to push out.

 

[Fisherlmiranda]

Really?...That is so strange. How were they incubated?..Did you have the air cells up at Lockdown?..

Yes, I had the dip down in the air cell facing up at lock down. I decided to assist because I'm on day 32 right now. And I looked at the underside of the egg and there was a bruise just like it talked about in the link to the step by step guide I posted.

 

[Fisherlmiranda]

Really?...That is so strange. How were they incubated?..Did you have the air cells up at Lockdown?..

Honestly it's a homemade incubator and its probably been fluctuating in temp a lot. This is my first hatch. And I'm learning a lot!

 

[chickens really]

I've been using coconut oil. That's what it said to use in the thread I was using to help me assist. Right now I'm just watching them, waiting for full absorption of the yolk and blood vessels. Then make sure they dont get stuck trying to push out.

Yes....And don't get too quick to assist them..The vessels look blood filled so it's going to take hours..Ducklings yawn and peep as they absorb the yolk. They sleep lots too..Once ready they get really active in trying to get free so just keep waiting..

 

[Fisherlmiranda]

Yes....And do get too quick to assist them..The vessels look blood filled so it's going to take hours..Ducklings yawn and peep as they absorb the yolk. They sleep lots too..Once ready they get really active in trying to get free so just keep waiting..

Yeah, I just basically made the air hole for them because they couldn't get out the back side. Was helping them get air. I peeled a little more on one because I was trying to see the yolk. But I'm hoping they will need no more assistance. I'm just watching making sure the membrane doesn't dry out

 

[chickens really]

Yeah, I just basically made the air hole for them because they couldn't get out the back side. Was helping them get air. I peeled a little more on one because I was trying to see the yolk. But I'm hoping they will need no more assistance. I'm just watching making sure the membrane doesn't dry out

Perfect...Keep waiting and I wish you the best...

 

[casportpony]

That's the hole I made. And it's not in the air cell. The air cell is on the other side. Like this

Yeah, I just basically made the air hole for them because they couldn't get out the back side. Was helping them get air. I peeled a little more on one because I was trying to see the yolk. But I'm hoping they will need no more assistance. I'm just watching making sure the membrane doesn't dry out

So glad you noticed that they were malpositioned! When did you make the hole?