HELP! First time hatching duckling! How long does it take to zip fully before we should intervene? It’s been 5 hours

[Miss Lydia]

How long has it been since he first hit the egg
It can take them 24-48 to absorb and zip
I read it’s been 5 hours since he last hit it
The hits look to be in the correct position
He may just be resting and absorbing

 

[Hollymac]

I give ducks 24 or so hours. There may be blood vessels receding and risky to interfere

That was my worry!

 

[Hollymac]

How long has it been since he first hit the egg
It can take them 24-48 to absorb and zip
I read it’s been 5 hours since he last hit it
The hits look to be in the correct position
He may just be resting and absorbing

Friday was the first pip to the outside that we could see. This morning around 8 we noticed the second hit and that little line crack. Okay then maybe I’ll just leave for a few more hours.

 

[Hollymac]

have you opened the incubator any? this could be serious.

Just to take that picture but besides that no I’ve kept it closed the last 6/7 days!

 

[Hatch in chicks]

Just to take that picture but besides that no I’ve kept it closed the last 6/7 days!

ok it's not shrink-wrapped what's the humidity that also causes shrinkage.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Friday was the first pip to the outside that we could see. This morning around 8 we noticed the second hit and that little line crack. Okay then maybe I’ll just leave for a few more hours.

So it’s been over 48 hours since his first external pip ?

 

[Hollymac]

Hello everyone! Please help - it’s our second attempt to hatch a duckling my daughter was heartbroken the first time because the little fella didn’t make it.
This duck seems much healthier and has already started to zip. But now seems like no progress or movement for 5 hours. When should I be concerned? Should I help it? Any advice please and thank you!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Did it hatch on its own?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Welcome to the world little baby

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes Congrats!! Precious lil one