Recent content by junior67

So I have I believe 7 broodys. Long story but lent out my smaller crate I used as a broody breaker last year, bought a used one but it is too big for my coop and even though my run is secure I am not comfortable having them in there overnight. So looking to get a smaller crate for in the coop...

Ok so one of the ducklings, think the last one hatched in the first group so not Miracle, is sooo much smaller than the others and seems to be sitting more puffed up. I took it out to look it over and it had a bit of poop on its bum, but not dried like chick pasty butt, I washed it off anyways...

I had a duck egg that I thought was dead so long story short took the top of the shell off..... What I did (others helped me) was put coconut oil on the membrane, this was done around every 8 hrs to keep it moist), then cover the hole with plastic wrap. And bumped up the humidity a bit to help...

This last hatch I put eggs in 5 days after the first group, which you shouldn't do, but they went into lockdown with the others so they were day 13. I didn't raise humidity till first pip but that was day 19 for others and 14 for them. The 3 hatched with no issues yesterday. So 1 day early...

I agree with this. You find what works for you.

Tue May 7 was day 21 so while it was overdue it was only a day over which can happen especially if there is cool spots in the incubator. is the baby still alive today?

after a chick/duck hatches and they are still wet the humidity spikes, this is when I open mine to do what I have to. then there is no need to mist etc since it is already so high and once you open it and close it again it rises VERY quick because of the wet baby, like almost instantly. I...

Like @Auntiejessi3 said. day 1 is after 24 hrs in the incubator. I always think my aircells look WAY too small. the 1-2 days before hatch I have found is when they draw down and get bigger, mine rarely start that or barely start it before I candle on day 18 and put them in lockdown yet...

So you are day 18 today, Wed, then.. Thurs would be 19, Fri 20 Sat hatch day is 21. GL with your hatch! I can't wait to hear about it and see the babies.

Before a quick clean up.

So think the girl they are going to is naming this little one Miracle. I think it may be chocolate and not black!!

Thanks. Think I may try after hubby is out of the shower so bathroom is warm and steamed up. His head feathers are slicked down and one spot on his back has membrane stuck. So doesn't need a full bath but spots.

Lol. I am day 20 and 2 have hatched. Last one is pipped just waiting for the zip ... So maybe you will get lucky and they will hatch tomorrow night for you.

I have don't it with chicks then I put them back in the incubator to dry off and warm up. Wasn't sure if ducklings were different

It was. If I had more time and energy to keep up with the mess then I may be tempted. Maybe some day I will.