Mallard Egg no sign of external pip

[New duck mommy 2021]

I have put it back in as I heard the duckling cracking the shell while I was holding it
I think that membrane was/is restrictive to its hatching

Hopefully you will see some zipping soon then

 

[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?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

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

 

[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]

Thank you , I have a better view now . Here’s a video of the baby duck 40 hours since 1st external pip . I can see a sticky yellow fluid below the membranes

 

[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

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

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

So glad he is doing good