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Lone Duckling
Thanks for the input! I went out yesterday and got 2 more ducklings to keep him/her company -
Lone Duckling
hi all- I have 5 eggs in my incubator right now- two were supposed to hatch yesterday or today, one hatched and one didn’t make it- My other 3 probably won’t hatch until next week... Is my lone duckling okay by itself until the others hatch? Or do I need to go get another duckling to keep it... -
Taking duck eggs from a broody Duck
Hi all- I have a broody Pekin that’s been sitting on eggs for about 3.5 weeks- I know they’re about to hatch! Can I take the eggs from her and put them in my incubator to hatch? I’m asking because one already hatched and was trampled in the coop- so I’d rather hatch them inside and then put... -
When can ducks go outside?
Thanks for the input guys. I don’t really see it being possible to separate them when they eat... here are my two thoughts: Just give them all the grower feed Or Mix the two feeds -
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When can ducks go outside?
I have several 5week old ducklings... I have read that they shouldn’t get the layer mash right away... I just don’t know how to keep the adults away from the grower food and the ducklings away from the mash, since they’ll all be together.. -
When can ducks go outside?
Oh, also- we live in Pennsylvania - so our temps right now are 60s/70s during the day and 50s at night. -
When can ducks go outside?
Hi all- I have 5 week old ducklings that I’m wondering when they can go outside... They have tail feathers, but everything I’ve read says they need to be fully feathered- how do I know when they are fully feathered? They’re mixed breed- we have adult khakis, Rouens, and Pekins - we used their... -
Hatching duck eggs - first timer!
Hi all- Just an update. Still only have two ducklings so far. There are two eggs left in the incubator- the one who had pipped yesterday is still rockin’ and rollin’.... I’m hoping he or she makes its it out soon without help- although I’m getting concerned... but trying to be patient. The... -
Hatching duck eggs - first timer!
I’m confused.. You have two that have pipped? This is my first time hatching so I’m definitely not an expert - but everything I’ve read said that it can take up to 48 hours for them to hatch even after they’ve pipped.... But I’m confused as to what’s not drying off? -
Hatching duck eggs - first timer!
How long do you wait to put food and water in with them in the brooder? -
Hatching duck eggs - first timer!
2 out of 4 are out! The other two haven’t even pipped yet so it may be tomorrow until they make their appearance.. I’ll post pics once hatching is over! Thanks for the advice. I was curious if it was better to stay in the incubator until dry... ive seen mixed opinions on it.. I think I’ll... -
Hatching duck eggs - first timer!
We had one duck hatch last night! And another has pipped and is making its way out... How long should I leave the first duckling in there? He or she isn’t quite dry yet... so I’m thinking later today? That’d be close to 24 hours.... -
Hatching duck eggs - first timer!
You are right- that is the side of the air sack! And I’m not too worried anymore- as he or she pipped right next to that hole this morning. So he or she seems to be doing fine! 2 out of the 4 have externally pipped so far - but all 4 are chirping and rocking away- so I’m hoping we’ll have...