Should I be worried? Saxony duck eggs - Day 26

[AnimalMama314]

Hello! I am hatching eggs for the very first time and don't know what to expect. I had started lockdown yesterday, as my duck eggs are on day 26. I see slight movement, but no signs of internal pipping. When should I expect internal pipping? Does it happen the day the egg should hatch, or before then? Thanks!

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Hi @AnimalMama314 how is your hatch going?

 

[AnimalMama314]

Pretty good! One pipped 24 hrs ago, but the small end so she hasn’t hatched yet. You can see her little beak but she hasn’t zipped. I can see little parts of the membrane inside and there are small veins still there, idk if that’s normal or not. The other egg just pipped but hasn’t broken off any shell. Hope these babies come out healthy and happy
When do you think I should expect the one pipped on the small end to arrive? It’s been 24 hours. Thanks for checking in!

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Ooh! Exciting times ahead! I’m so glad the pipping started. can you hear their voices already?
please keep us updated!

maybe this article will help you
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/hatching-helping-the-duckling-in-trouble.74854/