Should I be worried?

[Prophecyx1]

So this is a duck, but regardless. His little foot, and beak are out of the shell, but he doesnt have enough shell gone to get out? Is he stuck? Is there something I need to do? Or does this happen often? I never experienced this with chickens, but it could be because I have never noticed. Please help me out, or give me some closure. Thank you!

 

[FarmerGirl101]

How long has this duck been trying to hatch?

 

[Prophecyx1]

How long has this duck been trying to hatch?

Only about 12 hours, it just started to zip.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

I would say to leave it for the night and update in the morning. Chances are the duck is taking a rest as it takes a lot of energy to hatch. If it is still stuck and has made no progress by morning I would assist

 

[cmfarm]

Ducks take longer to hatch due to their thick shells. I would give it a little more time and if it still seems to be struggling then I would help.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

How is the duck this morning?

 

[Prophecyx1]

How is the duck this morning?

So, that one hatched, but it turns out I found the problem. Another one was the same way, but I didnt know it at the time. I didnt count the babies lol. So I helped it out and it all went fine. But, it became obvious that the ducks was backwards?. its head was pointed towards the point end, and they were pushing themselves out?! they werent like this too begin with because they pipped normally. A LOT of egg soccer started as hatching occured lol. Could this be why? And also, these are shipped eggs. I havted hatched hundreds of chicks, I know my temps, and humidity and how to do things, for ducks as well. So I was baffled!