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My males have gone into eclipse as well.

I do not let mine hatch in the nest if I can keep from it. When I see one externally pipped or anywhere else in the hatching process, I move all eggs inside to the incubator. Then they stay in my brooder under a lamp until they are feathered out and I move them back to the aviary. I'm...

I agree with Cajun. Mandies and woody ducklings are easy peasy. Incubating the eggs aren't the easiest that's why it's recommended to do it naturally but the ducklings themselves are simple. When mine start hatching I take all the eggs from the nest and place in incubator to hatch, then I...

My woodies and mandarins have all started and are sitting. I plan on candling some this week to make sure there are no blanks so I can pull for a second clutch if need be.

I feed mine egg layer in spring for the additional calcium and gamebird ration the rest of the time. I always mix BOSS in with the feed daily and throw in some whole corn in the fall and winter. I start all my wild ducklings out on Mazuri waterfowl starter until they are feathered completely...

Mama will make the best incubator. I leave mine in the nest until they start hatching. When I get my new aviary built, I plan on making it escape proof for the ducklings and will leave the eggs out the whole time.

I have some little call ducks in my aviary but nothing any bigger.

https://www.frankstrade.com/9482/one-2015-hatch-pair-of-regular-mandarin

By now most people are probably sold out but I would try frankstrade.com or craigslist. I'll have more next fall but all mine are gone. I only sell what my couple pair produce to help offset my hobby's costs.

Wrong time of year. You're going to have to wait until spring. They are wild ducks and only lay at a specific time of the year.

most friendly mandarins I've ever seen. How old were they when you got them?

My brood!

They only lay in the spring and that's it.

Ok good. Wasn't my intention and I agree with you that it's better for the birds. I'm looking forward to those woodies this fall!

Didn't even think about it before I posted BC. I'm sorry if I stepped on your toes.

I'm out this year but next. And I did not intend to steal our from under you BlueCreek, sorry for that

If you're not ready this year, keep me in mind for next, we are close and I'm in your area a lot. My hatchlings this year are pretty much spoken for.

I know exactly, I live about 35 east of Bowling Green on IL side of river. edit: I'm about 15 miles from Louisiana, MO. St. Paul is under an hour.

What part of MO you from?

I bought my first pair from a BYC member and I bought my second pair from https://www.frankstrade.com/ Both were great experiences and went well. I don't think I can ship b/c I'm not NPIP certified. Not really interested in it right now either, maybe someday. This is my first season...