Pictures of Assisting a Duckling to Hatch

[casportpony]

Before doing an assist I strongly recommend that you read this article by @Pyxis first.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

This duckling was not making any progress, so I decided to help. Note the color of the membrane and the absence of any blood or veins. The key is to go slow, take very small pieces of shell off and to stop immediately if you see blood.

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

thank you this will help people who have chicks and ducks needing help!

 

[Ducklover77]

Before doing an assist I strongly recommend that you read this article by @Pyxis first.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

This duckling was not making any progress, so I decided to help. Note the color of the membrane and the absence of any blood or veins. The key is to go slow, take very small pieces of shell off and to stop immediately if you see blood.
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You guys amaze me so much when I see some of you assist on this miracle of life I tear up every time. So so awesome!

 

[ScottyGill]

Before doing an assist I strongly recommend that you read this article by @Pyxis first.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

This duckling was not making any progress, so I decided to help. Note the color of the membrane and the absence of any blood or veins. The key is to go slow, take very small pieces of shell off and to stop immediately if you see blood.
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High five. I made same decision for my little cockerel. So glad I did.

 

[littlemonstir]

Before doing an assist I strongly recommend that you read this article by @Pyxis first.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

This duckling was not making any progress, so I decided to help. Note the color of the membrane and the absence of any blood or veins. The key is to go slow, take very small pieces of shell off and to stop immediately if you see blood.
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I just wanted to thank you for the informative pics and instructional article. It’s so great to have the support of others in the hatching process.

 

[casportpony]

I just wanted to thank you for the informative pics and instructional article. It’s so great to have the support of others in the hatching process.

You're welcome and thanks for sharing your pictures, they are good reference pictures! Your duckling is adorable!

 

[ScottyGill]

I just wanted to thank you for the informative pics and instructional article. It’s so great to have the support of others in the hatching process.

I'm getting ready for my hatching so was good to see these

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

All of my last batch I had to help legs behind their heads, pipped at th small end. All the ones I helped are happy and running around. Anybody I didnt help died. Last batch all birthed themselves. One more to go. Thanks to @Pyxis for a great article. I wouldn't have any. Babies without it.

 

[casportpony]

I got another I think might need some assistance.

 

[Miss Lydia]