Mallard Egg no sign of external pip

[somachak]

I couldn’t see one or I failed to identify one . The moment I peeled out the outer membrane near the pip , a beak came gushing out , so dark inside , I am a bit scared to inspect further . If nothing develops for another 10 hrs am I ok to intervene?

Yes if nothing happens I would start to slowly peel shell in the direction of where the zip would be then check the inner membrane for veins
But I would let @WVduckchick have a chance to see that last video
You can also now watch the beak for chewing and yawning motions
If baby is doing those it’s still absorbing
If it’s just breathing and not doing the others then it’s most likely ready
Hopefully he is able to start zipping when ready
It’s much less stressful to watch them hatch naturally

I can see the beak making chewing motions and a yawn too ! Which means I'll leave it alone for now .. I agree so much less stressful to watch them hatch naturally , I wasn't expecting to assist the first hatch lol.. At least its alive and seems to be ok , which is most important

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

I can see the beak making chewing motions and a yawn too ! Which means I'll leave it alone for now .. I agree so much less stressful to watch them hatch naturally , I wasn't expecting to assist the first hatch lol.. At least its alive and seems to be ok , which is most important

I never wanted to assist either
It was beyond stressful and
It was my first batch
my eggs were very small all but 2 needed help
@WVduckchick helped me get through them and I have healthy 4.5 month old ducks
Since then I learned a lot and can try to help others
My girl now lays much bigger eggs and they hatch naturally
Keep us updated on babies progress
And posting pictures once hatched is a must )

 

[somachak]

Haha will do, thank you ever so much both for your time, patience and kindness ,, I'll keep updated on the progress

 

[WVduckchick]

I think it will hatch on its own now.

Many folks assist too soon, some won’t assist at all. Personal decision if you ask me. But it sure is nice to be able to monitor it easier with simply opening the flap. Good job!

 

[somachak]

He couldn’t have hatched on his own . I think humidity was too low during incubation, the membrane was all leathery .. I made an executive call to help him at the 40 hour from pip mark . I am glad I did . There was no unabsorbed yolk , no red blood vessels , the little fella was ready to come out .. post a video shortly

 

[somachak]

Welcome to the world little one
He is already cleaning himself
Is he the only duckling you have ?

He is a rescued egg from my garden . His mom laid a couple of eggs last month by the little pond we have , but never came back for it. I had two on the incubator , the other one wasn’t fertile . X

 

[somachak]

He is a rescued egg from my garden . His mom laid a couple of eggs last month by the little pond we have , but never came back for it. I had two on the incubator , the other one wasn’t fertile .

This little one is going to get very lonely
Setting up a mirror and a little stuffy to cuddle for baby
But even better if you can find another duckling in your area same age or within a few days
Lone ducks need attention 24/7
I had a special needs one for 4 weeks and I got babysitters for him when I left to watch my sons hockey or he would cry and cry
He needed to see me at all times
He also couldn’t walk on his own so I needed to make sure he would be okay when I left

Ah bless , I am going to do that as soon as he moves to the brooder tomorrow. I won’t have him for more than a few days , as I am travelling and have a full on job . But I have lined up a ‘duck rescue home’ where he will be looked after And have many more ducks to grow up with . I’ll be sad to part with him but he Will be happier there .

 

[somachak]

Heard a peck at 2:00 in the morning . And it looks like it has externally pipped. but not through the membrane. the colour of the membrane seems brownish ...

 

[somachak]

The incubator humidity is quite high . It started with around 77% on day 26 , now it’s 73%. There is a second pip just next to the 1st one . The membrane hasn’t been broken but looks yellowish white . So I think the chick is still alive .. I’ll post further updates as soon as I see any more progress . It’s day 27 . The egg is quiet as a mouse and isn’t moving at all but there are two pips .. hoping it’s on schedule ?

 

[somachak]

Is that the pointy end of the egg the hole is in ?
Looking at your photos it’s hard to tell but looks like it’s the narrow end

The hole is on the wider end as far as I can see , but towards the bottom of the incubator.
the temptation is between 36.5-36.8 , humidity between 72-75%