Panicking! Advice please!!!!

[Sondraa]

That is good to know! Thank you. I could do a full assist if the eggs are too small...could I not? Why do they need to internally pip on their own?

 

[Sondraa]

That is good to know! Thank you. I could do a full assist if the eggs are too small...could I not? Why do they need to internally pip on their own?

No noise just small shadowy movement perimeter of air sack

 

[KathiQuacks]

I’ve heard of the idea of giving the baby an internal pip yourself, but I haven’t seen it in practice.. I don’t think it’s necessary, per se, but it’s definitely healthier for them to do it themselves. I’d imagine attempting it yourself could be risky, too; you could hit a blood vessel, or actually cause shrink wrapping.

Shadowing is promising..

 

[Sondraa]

I don't want them to suffocate this close...

 

[KathiQuacks]

I’m sorry, I’m not sure what’s the best option here.

@My15Ducks Could you advise anything on this?

 

[Sondraa]

Thank you for everything...you have been wonderful.

 

[Sondraa]

Thank you for everything...you have been wonderful.

One egg is moving the tiniest bit.

 

[My15Ducks]

I’m sorry, I’m not sure what’s the best option here.

@My15Ducks Could you advise anything on this?

I don’t think I have any additional advice other than I would wait longer before assisting. If you’re seeing shadowing, hopefully you’ll get some internal pips soon. Maybe tomorrow!

 

[My15Ducks]

One egg is moving the tiniest bit.

Wiggling is a good sign!

 

[Yardmom]

You will need to be patient. My guess is the actual temperature was low. Don't think about how many days. It is important to make sure the ducklings have absorbed their yolks before they come out of the eggs. It is not time to assist, but reading https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/ may help with understanding the end stage of hatching.