I have no idea what I am doing

[chickens really]

How I assisted without removing the shell....

 

[mobius]

Steven you know how they always send people waiting for labor out to boil some hot water? As a distraction ( but also necessary)? Yep, just trying to distract you....and maybe give you a little smile...

Cigars for everyone!!!

 

[Suzi18]

Steven you know how they always send people waiting for labor out to boil some hot water? As a distraction ( but also necessary)? Yep, just trying to distract you....and maybe give you a little smile...

Cigars for everyone!!!

Absolutely........wish we there to give you a group hug

 

[mobius]

Any ideas for names?

 

[biophiliac]

@Ravynscroft does Lucy know about this thread?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Do you think I have about

Yes, curled up in a ball rocking back and forth now.

Steven, take a deep breath and exhale slowly...

There's a huge difference with your egg than what would fit the 'normal range' for hatching...

1, it was abandoned and went cold after mama left the nest...

2, you have kept it incubating the best you could (great job!), but at lower than optimal temperatures...

All of this adds up to.......

This duckling will take much LONGER than the average time ranges...

So please, stay calm and do not rush it... if it doesn't make it, it is not your fault, but as Kathy pointed out, too soon *can be* much worse and cause additional unneeded complications...

Just hang in there...

 

[DwayneNLiz]

subscribing

Great job Steven!!! Here:

 

[Debs Flock]

You can't go wrong with WVDuckChick & Ravynscroft giving advice. Hang in there, Steven! You've done great!

 

[graceupongrace]

I know NOTHING but wanted to say, I think you are doing awesome!! I'm incredibly impressed with your commitment and care! I hope the very best for you and your dear little duckling!

 

[Steven Mazzo]

Steven, take a deep breath and exhale slowly...

There's a huge difference with your egg than what would fit the 'normal range' for hatching...

1, it was abandoned and went cold after mama left the nest...

2, you have kept it incubating the best you could (great job!), but at lower than optimal temperatures...

All of this adds up to.......

This duckling will take much LONGER than the average time ranges...

So please, stay calm and do not rush it... if it doesn't make it, it is not your fault, but as Kathy pointed out, too soon *can be* much worse and cause additional unneeded complications...

Just hang in there...

i did get a better feel for the exposed membrane and it is all dried up. I know I asked someone last night about spraying the egg with water as I have seen this in hatching videos but was told not to. Im guessing by the feel of that membrane and how this chick has been banging around in there that I am in trouble. Anything I might be able to do to help soften things up?