URGENT HELP NEEDED! ASSISTED HATCH MUSCOVY.

[Shucks]

I read the assisted hatch page in its entirety four times. After my rescued Muscovy internally pipped, we waited 24 hours before assisting by making an external pip.

I then waited, per the instructions turns, 12 hours (no activity) before creating the zip line and opening the air pocket. After reading about ducks later I’m freaking out and worried I didn’t wait long enough. I’ve been in tears all day.

I’ve kept the membrane moist but I just cannot tell if he’s ready and don’t want to jump the gun.

He moves and chirps still but seems weak. It has now been 48 hours since we noticed internal pipping and 24 since assisted outer pipping.

His foot is above his head which I think is bad but am not sure.

Have it in forced air incubator. Temp 98F, humidity 67ish (67-70).

Please help ASAP.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

How is the duckling now?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Oh, maybe post in the duck forum for more responses.

 

[Shucks]

Oh, maybe post in the duck forum for more responses.

Where is that?!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[casportpony]

Remove the wet paper towel because it will chill your duckling.

Anyway, @Shucks, welcome to BYC! Is this the article you read? https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/
@WVduckchick, @Pyxis, @Ravynscroft any advice?

With my Muscovies I usually wait the 48 hours before externally pipping for them, then another 24-48 before doing more. For me it depends on what the membrane looks like and what position they are in. You duckling looks like it is has two malpositions, foot over head and head over wing.