New to ducks, no experience

I have never had issues with my girls laying anywhere too messy so aside from some dirt on outside, I usually just put them in a basket until we are about to use them and then wash right before use. I am not a fan of refrigerating eggs if I can avoid it. They stay creamier and whisk better at room temperature. Not a fan of cold eggs even uncooked. I had never heard of them being more porous, I know they are waxy feeling on outside and I would consider a chicken egg more porous but cannot say for sure. I do think you are braver than I, when we first tried Ducks, we got them as ducklings instead of attempting to hatch them ourselves. Our only issue was getting them straight run and ended up with 4 drakes and 1 duck. The next time around we got them from farm that has them sexed to avoid that. I would be interested in hearing about your experience with hatching. Keep us posted! 


We only want a few hens so it would have cost 60 bucks to ship such a small number plus the 30 dollar minimum they charge you. I don't know if any local places in alaska to pick some welshies up and shipping half a dozen eggs only cost me 30 bucks total so we decided hatching would be a fun project. I've been reading other peoples hatching experiences on here and now I'm so worried that something will go wrong and we will end up with six duckies that don't make it ;( I think reading hatch stories is akin to reading birth stories before you have your first baby: not a good idea, lol.
 
Quote: I can understand that. The first time we ordered chickens, we found friends to split the order with us so we could meet minimum. That might be possibility if you know anyone else interested in them. I know I have also heard a lot of people get more than they want, in case any issues occur and they lose some. I would try to be positive and with all the experts on here, you will have great resources at your disposal. We love being a part of this site since we got our flock, they are the best people to turn to for advice. Just keep us updated and though I have no experience in hatching, always happy to advise in anything I can help with.
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