➡I accidentally bought Balut eggs: 2 live ducks! Now a Chat Thread!

[Kiki]

Temp is steady. I'm thinking I will leave the eggs in over night and call it in the morning.

Still haven't played with the humidity but may start now.

 

[Kiki]

All three thermometers are the exact same temp.

 

[Kiki]

I take that back...the therm on the right side is a degree higher. I'm going to move the thermometers around now and wait...


To see if that changes things.

 

[Kiki]

Starting humidity level is 21 percent. Added 1/2 cup of water to see what that does.
Will check on it in an hour.

 

[NanaKat]

I have no clue how to handle the water issue with our ducks this coming winter. (Next winter? Whatever) just trying to make it through spring and summer with no snake or hawk issues. One season at a time... Lolz

With my ducks, I use rubber tubs...dump ice and fill with clean water at night for last drink of the day. Add hot water in the morning for first drink of the day...add more water mid day. Use kiddie pool here all winter just half full, break ice during day and change every three days.

Also remember that these are chicken eggs not duck eggs so they might not look exactly the same as S & W did at this stage of development. I hope this works. My other question, once you candle them again, and label them, is if there are any obvious differences from one egg to the next? Do you think all of your new eggs are on the same age of development?

I agree, the eggs looked different development to me too. Waiting for better photos from KiKi. Eggs should show very visible veins from day three of incubation.

@KikisGirls that heating pad I bought is a RCA ( really crappy appliance) returning it tomorrow.. your right fricken aliens. Anyone got any ideas what would work as a heat source in a homemade styrofoam hatcher incubator thing besides a light?

you need one that does not automatically turn off.

 

[biophiliac]

Starting humidity level is 21 percent. Added 1/2 cup of water to see what that does.
Will check on it in an hour.

To increase humidity it is the surface area that counts, not the volume. That is why sponges are effective..

 

[007Sean]

I take that back...the therm on the right side is a degree higher. I'm going to move the thermometers around now and wait...


To see if that changes things.

Yep, due to stratification, air movement or lack there of...you will get different temps at different times in the bator. 1 to 2°F is nothing to worry about!

 

[Kiki]

Yep, due to stratification, air movement or lack there of...you will get different temps at different times in the bator. 1 to 2°F is nothing to worry about!

Sweet...this is good. So I might actually have a good working bator now.

 

[Kiki]

To increase humidity it is the surface area that counts, not the volume. That is why sponges are effective..

I poured water to cover the whole bottom of the water tray thing

 

[007Sean]

Sweet...this is good. So I might actually have a good working bator now.

Maybe...just be sure to let things settle down, stabilize, before making any other adjustments to the bator. 45mins. to an hour is good time frame.