I have no idea what I am doing

[Ravynscroft]

Any information as far as what the temp should be and time frame for lowing the temperatures?

90-95 for the first week, lower at least 5 degrees each week after that, but you can see from the ducklings actions better than a set rate of lowering temp than going by a chart... if it's active and sleeps under or close to center of the heat, It's good... stays under the heat and won't venture out, too cold... won't go near the heat, pants and drinks water constantly, too hot...

 

[Steven Mazzo]

90-95 for the first week, lower at least 5 degrees each week after that, but you can see from the ducklings actions better than a set rate of lowering temp than going by a chart... if it's active and sleeps under or close to center of the heat, It's good... stays under the heat and won't venture out, too cold... won't go near the heat, pants and drinks water constantly, too hot...

Thank you thank you thank you...

 

[chickens really]

Keep waiting .....And then wait some more......
It might just fly away in the fall to migrate....

 

[Ravynscroft]

Wild waterfowl hatched and raised domestically will not migrate unless it is properly rehabbed and taught to do so...

 

[ChickenMomma19]

How did it go? I am about to hatch about 2 dozen duck eggs and I am so nervous! The waiting game sounds intense. I hope the little fella is alright! Good luck!

 

[Suzi18]

Now I'm hooked. I can't wait to see how this turns out. Hope the little one comes soon!

 

[sannabelle]

Anxiously waiting to see this little one!! Good luck and welcome!!

 

[Steven Mazzo]

Hello everyone. So far no change from this morning at 10 when it externally pipped in two spots. I have attached a picture of the egg for everyone to see. Any advice would be appreciated. The picture only shows one pip but there are two right next to each other and they both look like the one in the picture. The shell is still attached and I do not know if the membrane was broken or not. But here is sit waiting. There is some movement inside and the duck is breathing however it appears to be labored but that may just be because its curled up in a ball. Please let me know if there is anything I should do at this point. Thank you

 

[biophiliac]

Good photo. @WVduckchick ? See how I 'tagged' your helper, Steven? That's how you can get help fastest. or @Ravynscroft , @chickens really ...like that. Can't wait to see the little guy as your Avatar.

 

[Steven Mazzo]

Good photo. @WVduckchick ? See how I 'tagged' your helper, Steven? That's how you can get help fastest. or @Ravynscroft , @chickens really ...like that. Can't wait to see the little guy as your Avatar.

Thank you so much, I really need a drink...There is a reason I dont have children. I hope I make it through this.