Anyone with me?

[quail kid]

Hello,

Well there arent any peeps and when I peep to them or tap the incubator they dont wriggle anymore

I know its only day 25 but yeterday ( day 24 ) they were wrigling, the humidity is 68% - 72% should I up it?
AAAAHHH!!! I am so nervous!!!!!!!

 

[chickboss]

LOL, be patient!

You could pick up an egg and hold it in your hand to see if you feel it move as long as they haven't pipped. They could be resting, it is a lot of work. How long since you have seen some movement?

 

[JoshSnape]

well i have a hatch, and lots and lots of holes and qurping, So will post pictures when avalible.

 

[chickboss]

I really can't wait to see pics! I know the Kahkis aren't know for being personable, but I have a soft spot for them as they were our first ducks and kind of started this whole crazy ride. I hope she continues to be a good momma!

 

[quail kid]

I havent seen movement since yesterday aaaaaaaaa

lol

 

[JoshSnape]

Some pics of my 3 that have hatched in the last hour.

 

[quail kid]

Awww!!! So cute! Aweosme pics!

 

[lakota_elder]

Quote:
I'm in FLorida and had a dozen eggs shipped from California..... day 10 Hurricane came thru and wiped out our electricity for 10 days... summer time.... we wrapped the eggs for 2 days til we could find a broody silkie to take them over..... Only lost 2..... so they can survive far better than we believe... I think the first week is the most important.... We've even taken to putting our duck eggs under brooders (chickens or ducks) for the first week before putting them in the incubator... Has REALLY increased our hatch rates....

 

[chickboss]

Quote:
I'm in FLorida and had a dozen eggs shipped from California..... day 10 Hurricane came thru and wiped out our electricity for 10 days... summer time.... we wrapped the eggs for 2 days til we could find a broody silkie to take them over..... Only lost 2..... so they can survive far better than we believe... I think the first week is the most important.... We've even taken to putting our duck eggs under brooders (chickens or ducks) for the first week before putting them in the incubator... Has REALLY increased our hatch rates....

Wow! That is amazing! I'll keep that in mind about setting them under broodies for the first week. Hopefully next year we'll have some that want to sit.

quial kid~ Do you have a stethascope? You could try and listen for heartbeats.

Josh Thanks for the pics! How sweet! I look forward to more.

 

[quail kid]

Nope I dont have stethoscope and I dont need one as 3 wriggled!!!!!! Yes were abck on track lol!