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post #1 of 8
6/12/12 at 4:48am
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I have never hatched a duck before... but a neighbor gave me about 10 eggs that they had planned to eat but decided they didn't like them.  So either because they may have been in the fridge or they were not fertile there is only one that appears to be hatching.  No other chicks to put it with.  Can he survive with a heat lamp?

 

Is the ducks similar in needing heat like baby chicks?

 

When will they need more water than there watering can?

 

Thanks in advance...

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6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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post #2 of 8
6/12/12 at 5:38am
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Originally Posted by MIKE555444 View Post

I have never hatched a duck before... but a neighbor gave me about 10 eggs that they had planned to eat but decided they didn't like them.  So either because they may have been in the fridge or they were not fertile there is only one that appears to be hatching.  No other chicks to put it with. 

 

 

 

Can he survive with a heat lamp?

 

Yes 

 

Is the ducks similar in needing heat like baby chicks?

 

Yes but ducklings tend to grow quicker so need the lamp for less time 

 

When will they need more water than there watering can?

 

At this age I would not advise swimming 

Thanks in advance...

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post #3 of 8
6/12/12 at 5:45am
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I'd like to Ad that your duckling is going to be very lonely and may be a problem down the road if it turns out to be a drake, for obvious reasons. So it would be alot better for everyone if you could find this lil one a friend. 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #4 of 8
6/13/12 at 12:23am

I agree it may be lonely.   However, it could survive, it may not thrive.

 

You say only one "appears" to be hatching?  Do not give up hope yet then;  sometimes they can hatch a day, or two, or even three apart.

 

Have you candled them to see how they are developing?

 

 

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post #5 of 8
6/13/12 at 3:45am
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Out of the 10 eggs I set... only 3 of them began to develop...  a week ago it appears two of them still only seemed to have a small amount of development... Pretty sure this will be the only one to hatch.  

 

It does seem that I have a hen hatching a few chicks right now.  Maybe I can put them together for now(not with the hen of course).  I have a neighbor that has a few grown ducks that free range about 200 yards from our property for long term companionship.
 

SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
Reply
post #6 of 8
6/13/12 at 4:53am

Mike, if its a drake it will try to mate your chickens and it will be aggressive towards them.  How far are you into incubation?  If you're not too far along, why don't you see if the neighbor has more to toss in?

 

Also, they are having a monthly livestock sale in Buffalo (next to the gas station just after you cross the bridge)

This month's is June 30th from 4pm to 7pm.  There may be ducks for sale there, someone brought Pekins the last couple of times.

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Barnevelders,Welsummers,Lavender Ameraucana,Bantam SilverDuckWing Wellsummers,Tomaru,Cream Legbar, BlueSlate Turkeys Midget Whites and Indian Runner Ducks. A husband well aware he is out numbered. NPIP Certified #WV 122   !

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post #7 of 8
6/13/12 at 5:40am
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First this duck egg has been peeped for 24 hrs or so... with no new progress... Soooo we will see.

 

I was thinking after letting my kids enjoy the duckling, with the new chicks, I might just give it to my neighbor who has young ducks(assuming it hatches).  I really don't have a desire to raise the ducks since I don't have a natural source of water but when someone gives me eggs...  I have a hard time saying no

 

I am getting ready to embark in the adventure of making myself a refrigerator incubator for next year :)

 

I think I need more buildings  LOL
 

SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
Reply
SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
Reply
post #8 of 8
6/13/12 at 6:07am
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Originally Posted by MIKE555444 View Post

First this duck egg has been peeped for 24 hrs or so... with no new progress... Soooo we will see.

 

I was thinking after letting my kids enjoy the duckling, with the new chicks, I might just give it to my neighbor who has young ducks(assuming it hatches).  I really don't have a desire to raise the ducks since I don't have a natural source of water but when someone gives me eggs...  I have a hard time saying no

 

I am getting ready to embark in the adventure of making myself a refrigerator incubator for next year :)

 

I think I need more buildings  LOL
 

Like Mum said it can take as long as 3 days for ducklings to hatch so don't give up on this little one.  I had one just hatch under my Muscovy duck and it took her 4 days total to hatch and i had to help it some because of being shrink wrapped. 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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