PLEASE HELP! NEED ADVICE! PLEASE!

[NewDuckGuy72]

Ok, another Update!!

We have 5 moving ducklings, 2 externally pipped!

3 are still internally pipping.
One of the externally pipped is very active, and is getting close to hatching!

 

[NewDuckGuy72]

Can anyone tell me how to know if yolk/veins have been absorbed?

 

[MGG]

Can anyone tell me how to know if yolk/veins have been absorbed?

Is the duckling making yawning/chewing motions?

 

[NewDuckGuy72]

Is the duckling making yawning/chewing motions?

He 'yawns' every once in a while, and is opening/closing his mouth often. The veins are slightly red but I still can't tell if the are active.

 

[MGG]

He 'yawns' every once in a while, and is opening/closing his mouth often. The veins are slightly red but I still can't tell if the are active.

If there are any veins at all they're active. If he's yawning there's still yolk. Don't do anything until it stops yawning and there's no veins.

 

[MGG]

This is how it should look when almost ready. There's only one active vein left in this pic. If we can see a picture of yours it would help. Although if he's yawning you need to wait.

 

[NewDuckGuy72]

This is how it should look when almost ready. There's only one active vein left in this pic. If we can see a picture of yours it would help. Although if he's yawning you need to wait. View attachment 2118738

Ill try a picture

 

[NewDuckGuy72]

Here's a picture

 

[MGG]

Here's a picture

His membrane looks pretty good, but if he's yawning there's still some yolk left. They do that to induce contractions so it will absorb faster.

 

[NewDuckGuy72]

His membrane looks pretty good, but if he's yawning there's still some yolk left. They do that to induce contractions so it will absorb faster.

About how long do you think? His bill is out of the egg so I’m worried he won’t be able to turn to zip.