Another question, my daughter really wants to hold one. How old should the ducklings be before a gentle hold?
She is experienced with chicks, but we have never hatched so they have always been a couple weeks old when we get them.
Great, so number 5 just hatched! Do I remove the dry ones from the incubator? It is getting tight in there!
The others were born around noon yesterday, so 19 hours ago. They seem dry, and active!
Thanks!
Hey team, my 1st hatching experience is on and I have 2 ducklings so far, out of 10.
A couple questions I was not able to find in the forums quickly;
1. I leave them in until dry, but they are knocking around the other eggs, this is normal I guess?
2. When do I open to remove shells...
1st duck came out for us, looks like humidity is 81, if my old meter is correct.
I am not original poster though, I want to be sure they get help too :)
Hello! I am curious about this too, I have ducklings cracking shells, but am afraid they are not moist enough.
Could they be misted in this stage?
Thanks, and good luck Jncoursey