I just incubated ducks for my first time. I hand turned at least 3 times a day, usually 5, and removi ng the lid for this didn't seem to cause trouble. Have just hatched 7 out of 10 eggs, maybe more to come.
We have 10 that made it to lockdown. I had to work tonight so hubby is egg-sitting and sending me pics. Looks like there will be one more hatched by the time I get home. That will make 4. And I think at least 3 more have pipped. This is so exciting!
Where did you get your eggs from? If I did more research, id be interested in hatching and raising one. Already, threw it out there to my husband and he is on board. He always supports my crazy endeavors!
It's been 16 hours and the progress is SLOW! It's killing me. Lol but I just heard peeping for the first time and I can see it still wobbling around in there. And this little guy started the day after lockdown. I keep having to remind myself to use patience.
Hi everyone. I'm in Springfield VT. Working on hatching my first Ancona ducklings. Also planning on getting a few layer hens, as mine were picked off one by one last year. So sad. No free range birds for us this year. Anyone incubating right now?
I also have 3 year old twin girls eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby ducks. If they don't get at least one, I'm gonna have to be scrambling to find some baby ducks! Lol
I'm on day 26 of incubation. And I'm going crazy! I see no movement and hear nothing. Is it normal for the eggs to not be moving at this point? I candled my eggs last at day 20 and everything looked good I think. Good sized air sacks and I think good size little ducklings in there. It was hard...
Hey all. I'm impatiently awaiting my Ancona ducklings to hatch. I've raised chickens in the past but am new to the duck adventure. Especially new to the egg hatching adventure. I'm so excited and so stressed at the same time! Anyone want to share their experience with me?