any tips on hatching call duck eggs?

[thecallducks]

hi! im going to be hatching some call duck eggs for the first time this spring. if anyone has any tips pls tell me, im scouring the internet to find any helpful points.

 

[Chickengirl2671]

hi! im going to be hatching some call duck eggs for the first time this spring. if anyone has any tips pls tell me, im scouring the internet to find any helpful points.

Assisted hatching is almost always necessary because of their short bills. There is a article on it in the hatching and raising chicks section.

 

[Kiki]

First...Where are you getting the eggs?

 

[thecallducks]

First...Where are you getting the eggs?

most likely ebay, i cant seem to find them anywhere else

 

[Kiki]

most likely ebay, i haven't seen them anywhere else.

Please do your homework and research the heck out of the seller before you purchase.

 

[thecallducks]

Please do your homework and research the heck out of the seller before you purchase.

ok, thanks i will do that!

 

[thecallducks]

also, does anyone know any good incubators for hatching call ducks?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I like my Brinsea and Nuture Right 360. I hatched Calls in both units

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Assisting Call Duck Hatches

 

[thecallducks]

i also have a question about humidity, some people say 55% for the first 23 days and some people say 35%, anyone know which one is right?