[Vember]

They can rest for up to 24 hours after internal Pip

Will keep everything crossed here Cleo  


Sarah

[Cleo]

All three internally pipped and resting.

 

lots of movement. How long can they safely stay internally pipped before hatching ?

Will they run out of air if they take too long ?

[Vember]

I have read that it can take 24 hours after internal pip before they make a move on the shell :?

I have to admitt that with my duck eggs that I had in the incy I did make a small hole in the air cell end to make sure they had enough air.
I did this by candleing and making sure I wasn't going to get the duck, then with a sterile needle made a hole.

It just gives them a bit more time




Sarah

[Kate and her Ducks]

I'm a bit like Vember and find it hard not to interfer :oops:  As she said it can take up to 24 hours for them to move onto the shell and during this time they will continue to get oxygen from the membranes lining the shell but thid gradually converts over to breathing and they can suffocate if they don't break through the shell.
I also made a hole in the air sac end of some of mine that seemed to be taking their time to give them a fighting chance. I just bored a little hole with the tip if a stanley knife and made sure thet the membrane was also breached. The trick is to stop immediately if you see any bleeding. There shouldn't be any at the air sac end.

They still have plenty of time so try and stay calm

We expect regular updates and while you are waiting get that camera ready!

[flocko]

I too make a little hole (I use a self tapping screw,screwed in very carefully to make a tiny hole) I've lost too many ducklings at this stage not to interfere, but make sure you spray the eggs with warm water to keep the membrane soft after you have done this. Good luck.

[Kate and her Ducks]

SO!

Any news?

[Kate and her Ducks]

Just ignore me. I get impatient :oops:

[poultrygeist]

This is where a permanent webcam would be invaluable.

Please take note Kate, next time you're hatching  

Rob

[Kate and her Ducks]

Got the web cam, can skype them but other than that would need talking through setting it up

Am the world's worst meddler though so maybe I wouldn't show you those bits :oops:

[Cleo]

Small hole made in air sack end of each egg.

No casualties. Lots of wriggling but little tapping...though OH said that he saw one rocking.

Am spraying with warm water.

Looking good but no actual escape attempts yet.


Cleo

[Kate and her Ducks]

It can take them a while

[poultrygeist]

We're pacing up and down with cigars ready  :shock:

[Kate and her Ducks]

See it's not just me!

[too many girls]

oh for god's sake hurry up!

[too many girls]

just to pass the time what is internal pip?