are these developing ok??

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

its so sad... what is the latest in the year that you hatch duck eggs? i wanted to try again but not sure if its too late..

I’ve hatched chicks from Nov-January you just have to brood them longer.

 

[Corbdee]

Good point, I'm so impatient! But I think i will wait till spring..

Hahaha so am i, trust me

 

[Corbdee]

In March I’m planning on hatching something like 50 diff ducks including khaki Campbell’s, White crested Pekins, Rouens, blue and black Swedish, and hopefully Cayugas. So yeah, I’m getting a little impatient for spring as well

 

[QueenOfMyCoop]

I’ve hatched chicks from Nov-January you just have to brood them longer.

how cold does it get where you live?

 

[Weeg]

In March I’m planning on hatching something like 50 diff ducks including khaki Campbell’s, White crested Pekins, Rouens, blue and black Swedish, and hopefully Cayugas. So yeah, I’m getting a little impatient for spring as well

That is gonna be so fun! Do you have a drake though? If you do, you might not want to get white crested because the crest is attached to a ball of fat in there skull, and if a drake grabs that and pulls on it hard trying mate them, then it can hurt them really bad. I have e drake and some white crested, but I didn't know this until after I got the white crested. They are so much fun otherwise though! I love mine!

 

[Corbdee]

That is gonna be so fun! Do you have a drake though? If you do, you might not want to get white crested because the crest is attached to a ball of fat in there skull, and if a drake grabs that and pulls on it hard trying mate them, then it can hurt them really bad. I have e drake and some white crested, but I didn't know this until after I got the white crested. They are so much fun otherwise though! I love mine!

Oh my, I didn’t know about that. Thankfully I don’t, just my one hen, squeaky. But in March Im hoping to keep some of the ducks I hatch so I think it’ll be fine. Thanks for the info.

 

[Weeg]

Yes of course! I didn't know that either! I felt the same as you! Just be aware that because of the crest bred into them, they are prone to seizures and other health problems. Mine have been fine with no issues, except they are a heavier breed, so bumble foot, and they are 2 to 3 so your might be fine too, jus though i'd inform you! I love them otherwise! They are so much fun!

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

how cold does it get where you live?

30-40s during the day and below freezing at night. I just run extra heating and make sure they’re are absolutely no drafts.

 

[Corbdee]

30-40s during the day and below freezing at night. I just run extra heating and make sure they’re are absolutely no drafts.

Well it looks like you’re from nc as well. Are you talking about in the midst of winter?

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

Well it looks like you’re from nc as well. Are you talking about in the midst of winter?

Yes.