I need help is my duckling shrink wrapped?

[CrazyduckladyCNA]

I need help is this duck shrink wrapped I see his beak poke through and he’s chirping away

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi! Welcome to BYC!

Had you opened the incubator after he pipped through? If not, he should be fine. He's obviously breathing air so that's a good sign!

Ducks are slower to hatch than chicks. Generally, after they pip, they'll hatch within 24 hours, but can take up to 48. They rest a lot, so it'll seem like they stopped, then a bit later, even hours later, they'll start zipping around the egg.

 

[CrazyduckladyCNA]

Hi! Welcome to BYC!

Had you opened the incubator after he pipped through? If not, he should be fine. He's obviously breathing air so that's a good sign!

Ducks are slower to hatch than chicks. Generally, after they pip, they'll hatch within 24 hours, but can take up to 48. They rest a lot, so it'll seem like they stopped, then a bit later, even hours later, they'll start zipping around the egg.

All 4 of them hatched! I have 3 more eggs that haven’t pip yet how long until I take the 4 out? And can I leave the others in there?

 

[Debbie292d]

All 4 of them hatched! I have 3 more eggs that haven’t pip yet how long until I take the 4 out? And can I leave the others in there?

Congratulations!

I would leave them in there until they are dry, fluffy, and running around.

Are you able to candle and sniff those other three?

 

[Debbie292d]

I saw your comment on another thread about one egg is cracked. Was it that way from the start? Is it oozing? Again, I'd take those three eggs out, candle, and sniff them.

Your little wet ducks should stay in there to dry off and rest. That's about 12 hours or so, give or take depending on the humidity in the incubator.

Taking poultry out of incubators too early can chill them. Leaving them in they oftentimes overcome potential leg/feet issues too.

 

[CrazyduckladyCNA]

I FOUND YOUR COMMENT, thank you so much for your care, I really appreciate it I’ve been stressed, so it’s okay to leave them in there tell morning then I will take them out? I’ll candle the other 3 tomorrow to see movement. Thank you again I appreciate your answer so much

 

[Debbie292d]

I FOUND YOUR COMMENT, thank you so much for your care, I really appreciate it I’ve been stressed, so it’s okay to leave them in there tell morning then I will take them out? I’ll candle the other 3 tomorrow to see movement. Thank you again I appreciate your answer so much

Yes, that's perfect! You'll be fine, and so will they!