HELP please! Internal pip 25 hours ago, no external pip

[saraem18]

With proper assistance malpositions do just fine So a malposition isn't something to panic about, and we'll walk you through getting him hatched if it comes to that.

You might want to get some supplies on hand just in case - some coconut oil and some cotton swabs, and a pair of tweezers.

Ok I will get all of that! Thank you again!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

You are in good hands here you'll get all the help you need. I just hatched 2 goslings and they are slow and nerve wracking.

One tip I picked up here and works well, for future reference, is using a nail file to thin the shell to make putting in a safety hole easier. Then scratch a line with a screw until you get through the shell. No poking involved.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

You are in good hands here you'll get all the help you need. I just hatched 2 goslings and they are slow and nerve wracking.

One tip I picked up here and works well, for future reference, is using a nail file to thin the shell to make putting in a safety hole easier. Then scratch a line with a screw until you get through the shell. No poking involved.

i lost track on the duck hatch thread . congrats on the babies!
Thats a great tip too!

 

[saraem18]

Humidity is only at 44%!! This is a homemade incubator, please help!!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Ok... soak a sponge and pop it in the microwave to get it good and steamy then into the incubator. Watch the humidity.. it should get up to 70% preferably.... Pyxis may have a better solution and diff humidity she thinks would be better at this point but this will get it up fast and be ok until she pops in again.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

i lost track on the duck hatch thread . congrats on the babies!
Thats a great tip too!

Thank you! I love them!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Thank you! I love them! View attachment 1402432

Oh my goodness.... whats NOT to love! Sooo cute!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

My two have grown sooo much...

 

[saraem18]

Ok... soak a sponge and pop it in the microwave to get it good and steamy then into the incubator. Watch the humidity.. it should get up to 70% preferably.... Pyxis may have a better solution and diff humidity she thinks would be better at this point but this will get it up fast and be ok until she pops in again.

I dont think I have a sponge, super freaking now. What about the wet paper towels???

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

I dont think I have a sponge, super freaking now. What about the wet paper towels???

Yes, that will work or a wash cloth, paper towels may cool too quickly..
And noooo freaking out!!!
Its ok...