URGENT HELP WITH DUCK EGG

[JacinLarkwell]

What breed is it? Different breeds have different incubation times

 

[MGG]

So I have had my duck egg for 29 days now and when candling up until day 26 there was movement in the egg, veins and everything was going fine . Since then there has been no movement and it is day 29 now. What do I do now? I’ve left it in lockdown still, haven’t touched it, temps are at 36.5 give or take 0.5 degrees . What’s the next step ? Do I open the egg? Do I leave it a bit more ? I’m real confused and need some help .


Something I’ve noticed about the egg , since day 27 , I can see like the tip of the egg opposite the side where the air sac is, i can see it’s going like a light shade of black without candling it , anyone know what this means?? I need some help ASAP!

I need you to post some pics (candling pics and a pic of the egg). What breed of duck is it? What kind of incubator? Take your egg out and candle it and get some pics.

 

[Zack128]

After the first pip, chicks and ducklings can go a few days without eating. If it has already pipped (in the wrong or right area) and isn't making noticable progress that normal chicks and ducklings do (it can take over a day for normal eggs to fully hatch to) then you can help it along a little. But be careful, and only do a little at a time. If it bleeds, don't continue at that moment (quik clot can help if it does) because if it bleeds then that means that the chick isn't ready. And if you can, only pick at the shell thats along the predicted zip line the chick/duckling would make it's self, it will more likely help it get out at it's own strength. Als look out for shrink wrapping, if the membrane gets to dry it will prevent it from getting out, in wich case you will definitely need help. Though as for the specifics of safely helping it, if you look up assisted hatching, you should be able to find a page on it here in this forum.

Still no pips or nothing day 32 now , I think it’s over

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Still no pips or nothing day 32 now , I think it’s over

You can candle gently. Checking for movement. Then lift it to you ear to check for peeps or scratching noises. If this is your first time incubating it's possible the temps were off and the hatch is healthy just late. If that's the case you should have one of the above (movement, noise). Post an update.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Also I don't see if you posted what type of ducks these are. Muskovy ducklings take 35 days.

 

[Anime2lover]

Still no pips or nothing day 32 now , I think it’s over

Give it a few more days.

 

[Zack128]

What breed is it? Different breeds have different incubation times

It is a mallard duck

 

[Zack128]

Also I don't see if you posted what type of ducks these are. Muskovy ducklings take 35 days.

They are mallards

 

[Zack128]

I need you to post some pics (candling pics and a pic of the egg). What breed of duck is it? What kind of incubator? Take your egg out and candle it and get some pics.

 

[Zack128]

You can candle gently. Checking for movement. Then lift it to you ear to check for peeps or scratching noises. If this is your first time incubating it's possible the temps were off and the hatch is healthy just late. If that's the case you should have one of the above (movement, noise). Post an update.

I did the above , can’t see movement when candled and can’t hear anything when put to my ear