In need of advice!!

[FlyFisherWV]

I'm worried that the exposed membrane will dry out before he can hatch? Should I try to find the shell pice and cover it or leave him be?

 

[FridayYet]

If your humidity is up, and you trust the measurement, it should be fine. You can always raise the humidity a bit if you are worried, as long as you don't get condensation. I like around 70%.

 

[FlyFisherWV]

Big time progress! The little one had its first peep! It also gave me a nice show and coninued breaking his pip, once shoving its whole bill out. It has made the broken spot double in size!!

 

[FridayYet]

Congrats! Watching a hatch is so much fun.

 

[FlyFisherWV]

Well the little one is doing pretty good! I feel like I should be helping out slightly. It's been almost 12 hours. I just don't want him to be stuck. Im trust you guys at 48

 

[FlyFisherWV]

 

[FlyFisherWV]

He is very vocal and has been active for quite some time now

 

[Choco Maran]

It can take up to 24-36 hours to complete zip so just try to be patience. If he is not total ready to zip and you help out it can cause more trouble then good.

 

[Pyxis]

Well the little one is doing pretty good! I feel like I should be helping out slightly. It's been almost 12 hours. I just don't want him to be stuck. Im trust you guys at 48

Nope, just let him be. Ducks are slow hatchers. If you help when he doesn't need it you can cause him to bleed out and die.

 

[FlyFisherWV]

Thanks guys. Is moistening the membranes he exposes a good idea or just keeping humidity at 70?