CAYUGA DUCKS DAY 28 OF INCUBATION - HELP!

[cmspivey]

So, as of 6 pm EST earlier today, it's officially day 28.

It is now 12:10 am and I haven't seen any pips or cracks in the shell yet.

I know it can take up to 30 days, but should I intervene or no? How long should I wait if not? I've heard everything from a few hours to a few days.

Help me out, please.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

How long do Cayuga eggs take to incubate?

 

[Crestcrazy2]

I think 28, I'll check the Google .



ok yeah I checked and it's 28

 

[Crestcrazy2]

Give them time, if all is good they'll Pip and hatch .

 

[333113]

You will want to candle the eggs to see how they are doing.

Here's an article with a chart from Metzer Hatchery, so you can tell what you are seeing:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Candling.cfm

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It's only been 6 hours then.... I don't think it's been very long at all

 

[cmspivey]

I guess I'm just anxious. I've had low hatch rates. This is my first time using a Brinsea Advanced Mini II. I'm worried.

 

[cmspivey]

You will want to candle the eggs to see how they are doing.

Here's an article with a chart from Metzer Hatchery, so you can tell what you are seeing:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Candling.cfm

When? Is it alright to do that right now? I mean, I checked prior to lockdown.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I don't start worrying until it's been like been like a day with nothing

 

[333113]

It's okay to candle eggs any time. Ducks who are setting on eggs get off their nests once or twice a day.

In my experience, the time to worry is if it looks like the duckling is filling up the shell, which usually only happens when the humidity is too high and the egg has not lost enough moisture. Then you can prepare to help. Otherwise, JacinLarkwell is right, waiting is the best action.