Keep the membranes moist, with either Triple Antibiotic ointment, or coconut oil?
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What I thought was his bill ended up being his leg so I have no idea where he is. I’m about to go check on him thoInspect the rest of the shell for any bruise looking spots. If it’s malpositioned, it may have tried to pip outside of the air cell, which sometimes results in a bruise spot.
I see what could be an eye and bill in the pic, but hard to be sure. Sometimes you can feel the hardness of the bill with your finger gently on the membrane. Having movement is a good sign, but since it didn’t pip on its own, it’s going to be a struggle. Good luck!
He’s got coconut oil on him right nowKeep the membranes moist, with either Triple Antibiotic ointment, or coconut oil?
Unfortunately that’s what I’m expecting I’ve lost a bunch already right before hatchThe duckling may not make it, so be prepared?
Coconut oil needs reapplication, so if it starts drying out, & add more.He’s got coconut oil on him right now
How's the temperature, & humidity?Unfortunately that’s what I’m expecting I’ve lost a bunch already right before hatch
Exactly where it’s supposed to be, I’m keeping it watched with multiple things that all day the sameHow's the temperature, & humidity?
I have beenCoconut oil needs reapplication, so if it starts drying out, & add more.
So, you're using separate calibrated thermometers, & hygrometers?Exactly where it’s supposed to be, I’m keeping it watched with multiple things that all day the same