This is what happens... We have peepers!

[Kiki]

No, you must candle this particular egg daily!

At least once a day.

 

[Kiki]

I guess I might candle it a few times in-between now and hatching day in 2 weeks

 

[sumi]

I checked the Andalusian eggs tonight and 2 quitters Another 2 doesn't look great, but I'll give them another 2-3 days to make sure, before tossing them.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How many are left @sumi

 

[sumi]

How many are left @sumi

12 now. I took out 4 non-developing eggs about 2 days ago. I'm down to 10 o.k. and 2 iffy ones.

 

[sumi]

1 Week to go! I removed a quitter (Andalusian) this week and am down to 11 of them. The duckies are getting so big, I can't see properly when I candle what is going on in their shells any more, so I'm leaving them in peace now. Can't wait for next weekend!

 

[sumi]

Day 25 for the ducks, both batches are due this Saturday. Very early this morning I stopped at the table where the incubator is and heard a clear, but soft knocking sound coming from that direction. About an hour ago I was sitting at the table having tea with a friend and again heard it very clearly, coming from the incubator? On day 25? I did a quick Google search now and according to Wikipedia KC ducks take 23+ days to incubate.

I'm not going to do anything but leave them locked down and keep an eye and ear on them. If they decide to start hatching a bit sooner, great When I last candled them a few days ago they were filling the eggs up nicely and looking great. So they can come out when they are ready.

The hen eggs worry me though. Saddle shaped air cells in about 7 of them All we can do is wait. And hope.

I'll keep you all posted.

 

[casportpony]

I am excited for you!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sure hope you get some chicks out of that hatch they and you have been through it! Hoping to see ducklings soon too!!

 

[sumi]

I caved and candled them quickly tonight. The hen eggs are all looking good, despite the air cell issues on some. The duckies are doing good. In 3 of the eggs I could see a little shadowy movement, pushing into the air cell. They're getting ready to hatch and we can't wait to meet them