Duck eggs

[pauleberly]

We candles our duck eggs today. We save some movement in them. Like a little bill moveing around.

Anyone have an idea how much longer it will be. I feel like she's been sitting for 4 weeks

 

[Erka97]

It will be soon then, ducks take about 28 days. I would expect ducks within the next few days, sooner rather than later if the bills are in the air cell.

 

[pauleberly]

That's good news to hear. They are Muscovy's as well, and we defenitly saw a bill moving

 

[pauleberly]

We have found small cracks on the outside of the eggs. We can also hear peeping. When we candle them they are all moving around. How much longer do you guys think it will be?

 

[Erka97]

Within a day to 48 hours. All they have to do now is absorb their blood and yolk from the egg, and then "zip" their way out. I've heard ducks tend to take a little longer to do this than chickens, although I'm not quite sure why that is.

 

[Hybridchucks]

Keep us posted!!! xx

 

[pauleberly]

Well the biggest problem is I was forced to get rid of the mother this late in the game. I've got a heat lamp on them and keeping the temp around 90-98 the whole time.

I'm really hoping I get them to hatch out. I was my first clutch

 

[pauleberly]

Keep us posted!!! xx

Every egg hatched out!!! Beautiful flock of baby Muscovy.

Are they like chickens are can survive up to 3 days without food?

 

[Hvacmoose]

Every egg hatched out!!! Beautiful flock of baby Muscovy.

Are they like chickens are can survive up to 3 days without food?

yes