Help! 2 have hatched but 2 have not.

[Lisa4d]

Hi,
Today my magpie ducklings hatched. Well, two have and two which have pipped and were moving well haven't. I'm only worried because they don't seem to be doing anything now. The two that have hatched have battered them about.
Should I take the two out that have hatched out. Or is there a way to check if the ones in the eggs are alive.
Hope that makes sense.
Thank you

 

[chickenlittle21]

How long ago did they pip?

 

[Lisa4d]

Yesterday they all pipped. The hatching started this morning and the 1st came out at 4ish today. The two that haven't hatched were quite active untill the first duckling came out. They have broke through the membrane but haven't done anything since. No noise coming from the eggs.

 

[chickenlittle21]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

 

[Lisa4d]

Thank you. Huge help. They are both alive inside the egg. Can see movement in both. Should I remove the two hatched ducklings now as they have dried.?

 

[AltonaAcres]

Yes. Just spritz the remaining eggs with lukewarm water to keep the membranes moist.

 

[Lisa4d]

Yes. Just spritz the remaining eggs with lukewarm water to keep the membranes moist.

Brill thank you

 

[Lisa4d]

Brill thank you

Just wondering what I should do about the bacteria? Noticed the smell is getting bad in the incubator now.. Obvs from the after birth. But will it farm the u hatched eggs?