Jan. 2022 Hatch-a-long

[gimmie birdies]

Looks like the next gray egg will also be a yellow splash, (#5) I am waiting for her to kick off the shell.

The other 2, one pipped but died in egg, (looked like a yellow chick.) and one quit before pipping.

5 will be this hatch.

 

[gimmie birdies]

The yellow chick above #5 hatched late on Jan. 11 Below is all 5.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Hey guys quick question. It’s day 21 for me (duck eggs) I’m just making sure that it’s normal to see strong veins but no movement. Everything else is normal. Also, I have an egg that’s sitting in the center of my incubator that looks like it is already pushing against the air cell. Hasn’t broken through yet but is consistently pushing. I think i’ll move it to my hatcher tomorrow. (That tells me there’s a hot spot in the center of the incubator)

Assuming these are not Muscovy eggs (~35 day incubation), yours have roughly a week to go until hatch. To answer your question, no perceptible movement in eggs developing on track and showing good active veins isn't cause for alarm. Some eggs will move a lot - usually closer to hatch day - and others won't move while you're watching them. Good luck with your hatch!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

@gimmie birdies, so many adorable fluffballs!!

Mine just went into lockdown this morning. Hoping I, too, have fluffballs in a few days.

 

[Crazy Duck Lover]

Assuming these are not Muscovy eggs (~35 day incubation), yours have roughly a week to go until hatch. To answer your question, no perceptible movement in eggs developing on track and showing good active veins isn't cause for alarm. Some eggs will move a lot - usually closer to hatch day - and others won't move while you're watching them. Good luck with your hatch!

I did notice some moving a ton lol! This is my 5th hatch in the last few months. Bring the total number of ducklings to 30. Thank you!

 

[Iluveggers]

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The yellow chick above #5 hatched late on Jan. 11 Below is all 5.
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Aww @gimmie birdies Can you gimme some birdies?

 

[gimmie birdies]

The last chick is part AC and has an almost purple beak, I am going to call her Mauve.

 

[Iluveggers]

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The last chick is part AC and has an almost purple beak, I am going to call her Mauve.

GREAT name!

 

[Bananer86]

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The yellow chick above #5 hatched late on Jan. 11 Below is all 5.
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I just want to love on all of them Congrats

I candled a couple of mine this morning while turning. They seem to be on track & my lil incubator is holding strong at 99.5-100 with 35% humidity dry. We’re in Alabama where our air is humid even in winter. I plan on keeping it dry until lockdown

 

[Bananer86]

I candled a few again this morning when I turn them in the mornings I like to just randomly candle a few to make sure they’re progressing I’m kinda paranoid with this hatch