Slimey duckling hatched

[ChicCrazyInNC]

So, today is day 26 for my white Pekin eggs. One duckling had pipped a whole in the shell, it acted like it was trying to zip so I tweeted to it and all it could do was keep poking the same hole hard, I figured she needed help and although I don't like to do this I did. It is out and fine now, completely ready to hatch, just couldn't do it on it's own. Here is my question, she/he was very slimey. Why?? Using a LG still air bator. Misted the eggs once a day except for bout last 4 days. I have 9 left to hatch and about 5 have external pips . Will all the others have problems too? My humidity now is 55%. help!

 

[bargain]

Our pekins usually hatch out on day 28.... I would say to give your girls /guys more of a chance to hatch out...Ducklings are super wet when they come out and need to stay in the incubator until dry. I would say just leave the hatch be unless you have a way to up the humidity and let it move on through. We generally hatch at around 70% for our ducks. good luck! and hope this helps!

 

[ChicCrazyInNC]

Thanks for the advice!! I knew it takes 28 days for ducklings except muscovys. I guess my bator was running a little higher than what my thermometer said. I have hatched alot of chicks and Turkeys but this is my first time hatching ducklings in a bator, I normally use broody hens for ducklings. Thanks again for your help!!

 

[bargain]

You are most welcome! Glad to be of service!... And remember sometimes it takes a good 24 hours and sometimes a little more for that duck to hatch out! Happy Hatching and Happy Easter!

 

[TweetyNPetey]

Good luck! Do you think you may be able to snap a pic or two? I would LOVE to see your ducky!

 

[ChicCrazyInNC]

You are most welcome!  Glad to be of service!... And remember sometimes it takes a good 24 hours and sometimes  a little more for that duck to hatch out!   Happy Hatching and Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to you as well!

 

 

[ChicCrazyInNC]

Good luck! Do you think you may be able to snap a pic or two? I would LOVE to see your ducky!

I would love to post pics, but I just joined byc a few days ago, I'm not sure how to and I don't have a computer do I'm using the mobile site on my Android phone. I can't even figure out my avatar but I'm working on it!! BTW I have 2 ducklings now. YAY!!

 

[TweetyNPetey]

I would love to post pics, but I just joined byc a few days ago, I'm not sure how to and I don't have a computer do I'm using the mobile site on my Android phone. I can't even figure out my avatar but I'm working on it!! BTW I have 2 ducklings now. YAY!! :That

That's great!!!! How are the ducklings? Did they hatch out healthy?

 

[ChicCrazyInNC]

Yes, they are healthy so far, moving all over the bator. Since my last post 1 more had hatched and 1 is zipping as I'm writing this!!! So I'm working on the 4th baby! So AWSOME! I wasn't sure I could hatch ducklings in my Little giant bator because humidity needs to be higher but working good so far! I'm definitely buying more Pekin eggs! Lol

 

[bargain]

I know a few of us who will be delighted to help you with duck eggs!!!!

And here's a happy dance for those ducklings!!! aren't they just the cutest!!! Okay let me see if I can upload a duckling photo....It's a few years back but still one of my favorites!!!!