Sad :(

[Miss Lydia]

I most certainly will. It is either going to be

or

Why did you start helping the ducklings when it wasn't even day 28? it takes 28-30 days for full incubation then another 24-36 hrs for ducklings to hatch once they internally pip.

 

[Daisgirl]

Because all the others had died and as I could not see movement for days with these two assumed (wrongly) that these two were. there was an awful smell coming from the incubator even after i removed the other eggs and cleaned it so thought it had to be these two as well.

If I had know for one minute that these two were still alive then I wouldn't have helped them. Inexperience shows at times!

But don't worry, I don't think that I shall be trying again.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Because all the others had died and as I could not see movement for days with these two assumed (wrongly) that these two were. there was an awful smell coming from the incubator even after i removed the other eggs and cleaned it so thought it had to be these two as well.

If I had know for one minute that these two were still alive then I wouldn't have helped them. Inexperience shows at times!

But don't worry, I don't think that I shall be trying again.

did you lose them all, I'm sorry if you did.

 

[Daisgirl]

Just got home and one had passed and the other is half way out and peeping blue murder. To nervous as yet to be pleased. I was so upset about losing the rest. I kept an eye on the temp and the humidity which was a bit up and down I feel. And sooo many conflicting advice on humidity. Not sure I would go through this again! I will update on little Solo later and I hope he survives because I feel guilty for stepping in and helping. Thanks for all the good wishes it is appreciated. X

 

[Daisgirl]

Just looked again and can see that this little ones feet are over its head! No wonder it couldn't short it self out!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just got home and one had passed and the other is half way out and peeping blue murder. To nervous as yet to be pleased. I was so upset about losing the rest. I kept an eye on the temp and the humidity which was a bit up and down I feel. And sooo many conflicting advice on humidity. Not sure I would go through this again! I will update on little Solo later and I hope he survives because I feel guilty for stepping in and helping. Thanks for all the good wishes it is appreciated. X

Yep let it finish now and then begin to look for a friend for this one because it will be very lonely and they do so much better with one of their own. In the mean time after it leaves the bator, a stuffed animal to cuddle with and a non breakable mirror will help. I look forward to seeing pics of this lil one.

 

[Daisgirl]

Thank you so much for the advice. Little Solo is still hanging on. I am concerned that it might kick out before the took is absorbed. Mind you with one of his legs over his head, I don't think he could. X

 

[JenandHerQuails]

I hope he/she is going to make it! Sounds like it should be out soon... Three of my eggs have one hole and are moving around! I hope these chicks make it!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank you so much for the advice. Little Solo is still hanging on. I am concerned that it might kick out before the took is absorbed. Mind you with one of his legs over his head, I don't think he could. X

Take a small round bowl and put a soft wash cloth in it and put the duckling into it this will keep it from kicking around to much before it's ready to come out of the egg. [inside your bator is what I mean]

 

[Daisgirl]

I am excited for you Jen. Keep us posted!
Miss Lydia, thank you for the valued advice, I have done just that now. The took has gone down considerably since last night so I am going that it will be absorbed today at some point. He is very vocal now lol!