Mallard duck day 26 or 27 no internal piping

[citymeetscountry]

I think they follow the same as most ducks with 28 days for hatch. They also take a long time, 24-48 hrs between steps. They should be on “lockdown” now. Give them some time. Lis ten for peeps and watch for movement

 

[Fmueller]

It hasn’t even started any steps shouldn’t they go on lockdown once they have their internal pip

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! patients is a virtue, good luck with your hatch.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Now is a good time for lockdown. Just be patient.

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[Dragon Slayer Trinket]

Welcome!
Have you candled them? Could you post some candling pictures? Right now the best advice I have is to wait and see what happens. I know how you feel though.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Any ducklings yet?

 

[citymeetscountry]

It hasn’t even started any steps shouldn’t they go on lockdown once they have their internal pip

Typically lockdown is 3 days before hatch. So for a 28 day hatch-lockdown is day 25. For chickens with a 21 day hatch it’s day 18. It’s the time to raise humidity and stop turning. Some put on lockdown early if eggs are wiggling/internal pip