Zipping length

[DuckyDarla]

It doesn't really look like it's zipping yet, to me- 18 hours isn't too long for the pipping stage.
Is that a bruise on the shell around the pip? It looks like the shell is darker there.
@New duck mommy 2021 is very knowledgeable with hatching, I'm sure she can give her opinion/advice if around

But for now I'd recommend sitting tight, watching and waiting- it's normal for ducklings to take their time!

I think it was zipping just got stuck. And no bruising, just the shadow of the fan up top. But unfortunately I believe we lost this duck. Not quite sure what to do now

 

[SilverBirds]

I'm very sorry. Did the baby still have the yolk sac attached?

 

[DuckyDarla]

I'm very sorry. Did the baby still have the yolk sac attached?

We didn’t fully take off the membrane because we were kind of hoping for some kinda of miracle that he would wake up and finish the job in the incubator. Do you think we should fully take it off and check?

 

[SilverBirds]

We didn’t fully take off the membrane because we were kind of hoping for some kinda of miracle that he would wake up and finish the job in the incubator. Do you think we should fully take it off and check?

Can you take a picture so we can see how much you broke off?

 

[DuckyDarla]

Can you take a picture so we can see how much you broke off?

Just now my hatched duck decide to rest on it. But I have peeled off all the shell but the the bottom of the egg (pointy side). You can see the little whole where he broke through on his own

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

When did he make the first pip ?
After 24 hours of first pip if they are making a big hole in one spot I would candle the egg looking for veins
If the egg is clear I make the zip for them
If I see red in the veins they aren’t ready but with a bigger hole I will up my humidity to 75-80 even 85 this keeps that membrane from drying and causing them to not move
Usually 24-48 hours after first pip they will hatch
But I had one with a very big air cell they hatched 8 hours after zip
I happened to see it pip
8 hours later went to see if it made the second hit but found it zipping
The amount of time after external depends how long they were internal ( air cell size makes the call )
I would check the baby ti make sure he is alive
If not I would remove him

 

[E3 duck girl]

New to the hatching process! How long after a duck starts to zip does it fully hatch from the egg? I know it can be a range but wasn’t sure what the range was. (Also not sure if I’m using the terms right but I mean once the duck has fully made a hole in the egg not just a pip)

Thank you!!

Hi I'm new here and first time duck momma! I have 2 eggs that are zipping no problem. I have one little guy who has been in the same position beak out of a small hole but chirping for close to 18 hrs. Don't know what I should do help please anyone. Thank you

 

[BelovedBirds]

Hi I'm new here and first time duck momma! I have 2 eggs that are zipping no problem. I have one little guy who has been in the same position beak out of a small hole but chirping for close to 18 hrs. Don't know what I should do help please anyone. Thank you

This pip is on the narrow end of the egg isn't it? So they seem to be malpositioned. They look to have pipped all the way through though so might be able to complete hatch on it's own. Ducks are pretty slow to hatch, its normal to not see much progress for over 24 hours after external pip. But malpositioned ducklings may need closer supervision and potentially help.

For now I'd suggest waiting and keeping an eye on them. I'm going to tag an experienced duck mom and she may have suggestions for you.
@New duck mommy 2021

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

This pip is on the narrow end of the egg isn't it? So they seem to be malpositioned. They look to have pipped all the way through though so might be able to complete hatch on it's own. Ducks are pretty slow to hatch, its normal to not see much progress for over 24 hours after external pip. But malpositioned ducklings may need closer supervision and potentially help.

For now I'd suggest waiting and keeping an eye on them. I'm going to tag an experienced duck mom and she may have suggestions for you.
@New duck mommy 2021

It’s going to take longer as it missed the air cell ( 24 hours)
I would just leave him be
Usually wrong end babies take 48-72 hours to fully hatch
Any of mine have been 50-60 hour mark
Because he made the hole on his own he should be able to fully hatch as well
But if after 72 hours then you can help him