I think the manual just means don't leave it open for an extended period of time. If a chick hatches early and you want to get it out, I think you will be able to safely do so, just do it quick.
A chick can survive about 2 days without anything due to yolk absorption, so if you want to wait for...
Hello, I was wondering if any of y'all that have tried to hatch eggs, got a good result with an incubator. I have looked at reviews for small incubators and of course, it will have bad reviews but sometimes I'm just not sure about it. I decided to ask some of you to tell me if you recommend a...
I agree with the choking possibility, I had a duck that died in my arms as well. Although I do not remember fluid coming out the nose or mouth, your situation sounds similar.
I say, yes bring the girl inside every now and then like you had done. If that isn't a good option, is it possible to put a box fan outside near her run?
I hope this may spark ideas.
I say when you saw the nest, your female may have been taking the daily break from brooding. When a duck is incubating eggs the take a break for a few minutes then get back to it.
if she doesn't appear in the next couple of days try something that may show she is there such as setting a plate...
I'm sure as Cyprus said, they will get bigger but incase; here some things to check on.
-Make sure the chickens are healthy, enough warmth, not coughing or showing signs of illness
-Provide the correct food (probably a laying feed). Trust me, feed makes a difference.
Also depending where you...
I live in the USA and have took care of 5 ducks in the past but have never successfully hatched an egg (of any sort). So I'm thing if I do get an incubator soon, where can I get the eggs?
Some of you raisers may have purchased eggs from the internet, where did you get them and how was the...
So around July 28 I started to incubate what I believe is a duck egg. Everytime I candled the egg it just got bigger and bigger, until now where I can only see embryo and air pocket. I never hatched an egg before ,so this is exciting for me.
The only question and thing Im worried for is, most...