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  1. Salad
    Member

    OK - so the eggs have been stood up and tilted 90deg throughout incubation - now it is time to hatch - one is in the air sack BUT they wont be able to hatch in the current 'box' setup so I need to put in the mesh for them to hatch on BUT thayt will mean they are not standing up.... should the eggs be put on their SIDE?? FREAKING out... HELP... I could cut an egg carton so they could remain standing up but will this make it harder for them to hatch??

    the question is SHOULD they stay standing up OR be placed ont their SIDE?

    Will changing it now much up their hatching as they may already be 'in position especially the one that has already broken the air sack?

    Should I be spraying them with water? I have increased the humidity to 65-70 percent..

    I rememer the stress of last time now.. :(

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. Mama
    Member

    Sal I can't advise but is you look at the posts of lis'a hatching they were on the side as it would be in nature .spray it helps keep the mebrane soft . Will try and contact someone for help Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. Salad
    Member

    Thankyou - I feel stupid now - I should ahve thought about this earlier....

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. Mama
    Member

    Don't worry , it will be ok . Have tried to contact other members to help . Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. admin
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Hi Sal,
    Yes I just put the eggs on their sides on the wire mesh in the incubator and have water in the trays below for humidity. I didn't spray mine but then only managed to hatch 7 and I had to help 6 of them. This was the duck eggs I got from York rare breeds sale and from ebay and this was 2 years ago!
    I know that some recommend spraying in the last few days.
    Good luck. I know that stressed feeling I am sure we all feel it at incubation time!
    Best Wishes
    Sara @ farmingfriends

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    Posted 2 years ago #

  6. Salad
    Member

    OK I am moving them from the box to a mesh 'dish' and laying them on their side... I have added a dish of water as I dont have a sprayer - I will get one today - unfortunately I hae an exam tomorrow and have to be out all day - ..... please please please let them be OK Darwin needs a friend!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  7. Mama
    Member

    Fingers crossed Sal for the eggs and your exam. what will be will be now ,so try not to worry. Best wishes, Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

  8. Salad
    Member

    it is done - eggs on their side in the hatching tray... two in the airsack as of about 30 seconds ago.... not sure what is happening with the others ... now .. whats next.. or right WAITING... =D

    Posted 2 years ago #

  9. Salad
    Member

    Thanks Mama.. feel like I need to shed a few anxious tears... You guys are worth your wieight in gold.... Is so nice to feel put at ease (as much as possible)... Will keep you all posted ... fingers crossed.. Sal.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  10. Melli
    Member

    Good luck Sal for the hatching and your exam tomorrow we will all be sending positive thoughts your way xxxx

    Posted 2 years ago #

  11. Mama
    Member

    Sal, I think we all need that sometimes even with a broody hen one panicks to some degree. Yes it is the waiting game now, you have done all you can. Try to sleep ,Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

  12. Salad
    Member

    Oh Mama it is 9am here - im in Australia... but have work to do... Will let you all know how it is going this afternoon..
    Sal.
    PS thanks Mel!!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  13. Mama
    Member

    Silly me, well I will sleep well and you have a good day . Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

  14. Pastordot
    Member

    Keeping you and your ducklings in my prayers. And blessings for you to do well on your exam.

    You have many anxious Mama ducks rooting for you!

    Dottie

    Posted 2 years ago #

  15. Lynne
    Member

    Hope all works well hun i was panicking when my last one was stuck in sheel (quail) that is but all wentwell in the end.

    Hugs Hun thinking of u n feathery friends Lynne x

    Posted 2 years ago #

  16. m40mo
    Administrator

    missed all this last night, do hope things have gone well for you today xx

    mo x
    Posted 2 years ago #

  17. Salad
    Member

    Hi Everyone,

    I have spent the day at Uni studying for my exam which is on at 9am tomorrow morning - nothing much has happened with the eggs - still only 2 in the airsack but they are moving about tapping at the shell - but no pipping yet... Will let you know if and when anything changes.
    cheers
    Sal.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  18. urs317
    Member

    I had a panic attack with mine, I had seen an article saying that they should be sitting up on their pointy ends then I was told that in the nest they would be on their side. They seemed to have no trouble hatching on their sides. The first ones started making noises but didn't pip for a few hours later, then another few hours to get out of the shell. Good luck with the babies and with the exam!

    Ursula

    Posted 2 years ago #

  19. Salad
    Member

    well there is no pipping - just two in the air sack but has been 12 hours now.. is that normal?

    Posted 2 years ago #

  20. m40mo
    Administrator

    hi sal this may help you too
    http://www.carolinecrockeroriginals.co.uk/sheldon_pages/handy_hints_for_raising_duckling.htm

    mo x
    Posted 2 years ago #

  21. Salad
    Member

    Hi Mo, I did go and check that out once I noticed it int he other post and was wonderful. I plan to chill out and see what happens. :)

    Posted 2 years ago #

  22. m40mo
    Administrator

    best idea, think you have a couple of days yet anyway

    mo x
    Posted 2 years ago #

  23. Salad
    Member

    thats what I was getting too... I am just anxious! But have other things to worry about for the next little while....

    Posted 2 years ago #

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    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Hi Sal,
    Good luck with your exam.
    Best Wishes
    Sara @ farmingfriends

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    Posted 2 years ago #

  25. pinkpoultry
    Member

    OMG I missed all this. On their sides is fine, in the airsac for 2 days is fine, then they pip then they hatch. Its all good, Im nervous for you!! Hehehe, good luck with your exam, concentrate on your work not your new babies, which I know will be impossible. Eeeeeeeeee exciting for you!!!! xxx

    Posted 2 years ago #

  26. quax
    Member

    Sorry to have missed this excitement. Yes the eggs are definitely fine on their sides. I sprayed mine about 1 every hour or so from when they had pipped. Once they have pipped they will still take quite a while to come out, up to 24 hours or more. When they have made a hole and a little beak is sticking out, you could give that beak a little cooled boiled water using a small pipette if you have one or a wet cotton bud. the membrane under the shell gets really dry, so try and wet that a bit as the hole appears. After they've made the hole they should be out within 5- 10 hours, if one is really taking alot longer you may have to help it out of the shell, but be really careful and only pick away small pieces around the head, leaving it to get out once you think it can on its own (usually it can when it has it's wings out). Keep the hatched duckling in the incubator until it is totally dry and fluffy, it will be fine for a good few hours without any food or water then. Then you can transfer it to the brooder showing it the food and water. I put a mirror in with my first one so that he didn't feel so lonely.
    Any more help, just ask. Oh and by the way hope the exam went OK!!

    Rachel
    Posted 2 years ago #

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