My duck eggs hatching early!?!? Did I do something wrong?

[Bsranch3]

Oh no! I think maybe this one didn't absorb all the way... Will it? Has a bulbous "sac" hanging off... Eeek! Will it be ok?

 

[casportpony]

Can you get a close up picture? If it didn't absorb, you need to get it off the wire ASAP or there is a chance it will rupture. Got any tuperware containers? If so, put a paper towel in one and place him in the container.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Here is one of mine that didn't absorb:








-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

This is the same duckling two days later:




-Kathy

 

[Bsranch3]

This is the same duckling two days later: -Kathy

 

[Bsranch3]

Best I could do for picture at the moment. I will try to get a better one in a bit. I hurriedly removed her from the incubator as soon as I saw your post. Put her on paper towels, it looks like its twisted up

 

[casportpony]

I have two like that right now and I keep them separated in the tuperware on paper towels that I change out as soon as they get dirty. It should just finish absorbing if you can keep it from breaking.

-Kathy

 

[Bsranch3]

I couldn't find a Tupperware. I have a "real" dishes house, all glassware. Serves the same purpose I suppose! She's in there on paper towels now! Thank you!

 

[casportpony]

Best I could do for picture at the moment. I will try to get a better one in a bit. I hurriedly removed her from the incubator as soon as I saw your post. Put her on paper towels, it looks like its twisted up

Try not to mess with it and just keep her warm and quiet. I've only had a few of these, and the paper towel in a tuperware is how I treat them. Perhaps someone like @Lacrystol could offer other suggestions?

-Kathy

 

[Bsranch3]

Will do! This hatching is stressful business! My other incubator with 41 is due hatching in 10 days!