Recent content by Ducklady87

To be one hundred percent honest I have no idea if you can "over candle" them. I candled mine for just about every day, as I needed to moniter when they looked like theu were about to hatch. I did not see any downside to it. I will say, however, just be aware of how much you are opening the...

Exciting! Of course, I'm not exactly an expert, but i'll go through what helped me. First, it is very good that you know what day you are on haha. I would also say always look around for info and ask here when you have questions or are anxious about something. One of the most important things...

This is my biggest question too! It's all very exciting. I will be sure to post pics of them when they grow.

hello everyone! I am happy to announce that my first hatch is nearly over! It has been a long and stressful road. From an unclear start date of natural incubation, to a finnicky and somewhat unreliable incubator and thermometer. To begin, I was unsure what the start date of incubation was. Mama...

Here they are! 😁

I just went in and took their food oit and pit some in and around my hand. After a while waiting and ttying nit to move too much, they went from the opposite side of the brooder to all sleeping around my hand. This is wonderful advice.

This is extremely reassuring. Thank you so much!

Do you think this might still work even if they are currently running away when I try to pick them up? Or maybe it will work much better if I am more patient and slow when grabbing them

That sounds like a pretty good idea. I have been thinking of trying something like that too. Although its a little hard not to come from above as my ducks are in a bath tub. I will definitely try this. It might just take quite a bit more patience haha.

Hello everyone, I am a brand new duck parent, 4 of my ducklings have hatched over the last two days, and 6 more are on the way. It was a staggered hatch so I'm not too worried about the other eggs. I am really excited about having ducks, and more than anything I want them to be comfortable...

Hello everyone! This is my first time posting here, but I have found a lot of good information on these forums already! I am currently in the final days of hatching my first brood of ducklings. It is very exciting and very anxiety enducing all at the same time. I have 10 eggs that have been...