I've noticed a lot of people have hatched out quail. I thought I was done for the season and could put the incubator back in the box but looks like I'm a hatch for hire. I've never hatched out a duckling but there's a first time for everything. (The things we do for children! Lol) my aunts friend wants some baby ducks for her kids. Is there like a bug difference between hatching out a duck vs. baby chickens?
Duck eggs are a little more work. About 10 days into incubation I'll being the cooling and misting of the eggs till lockdown.
This is the guide I've followed:
Step-by-step guide
Start: Begin the process around day 8 to 10 of incubation.
Cool down: Remove the eggs and incubator lid and let the eggs cool to room temperature for about 15 to 30 minutes.
Mist: Lightly spray the eggs with a spray bottle filled with warm or room temperature water. Avoid cold water, as it can draw bacteria into the egg.
Return: Put the eggs back in the incubator and replace the lid.
Repeat: Continue this process once a day until about day 25.
Not everyone does this. I've not done it and had bad hatches. When I started misting and cooling my hatch rates went to 80-90% success.
Breed of duck matters Muscovy are 35 day's to incubate. Your average duck is 28 days. Call ducks I've found can be between 26-28 days and almost always need assistance because of small bills.
Ducks are also very slow at hatching. I've had some be pipped for 2-2 1/2 days before zipping and hatching.
Humility it's very important for duck egg I keep mine around 60-65% for first 25 days then 70-80% for lockdown.
