Call Ducks Finally Hatched

[Ravynscroft]

Eeek thanks for the tip!
The eggs laid on their sides and were turned 3-5 times per day by hand.

No problem... oh, the autoturner question was for the other poster that only had 10% hatch rate...

 

[DanDeb]

Did you use an upright auto turner when you incubated the Call eggs?

Yes, it's what I've used on a few loads of chicken eggs. But I've got a feeling that I'm getting ready to learn that I should be using something else!

 

[Ravynscroft]

Yes, it's what I've used on a few loads of chicken eggs. But I've got a feeling that I'm getting ready to learn that I should be using something else!

Lol... on end autoturners are fine for chicken eggs, but they are Call egg killers, no joke... I was always told it and a year and a half ago, I did several experiments incubating and for sure they are... Call eggs do best on their sides and hand turned, if possible... though there is now a sideways turner for Hovabators now too, the IncuTurner, but I haven't tried it yet... another member tapes their Call eggs on their sides on the upright turner and has fairly good results, I believe...

Also, did you mist or sponge the eggs the last few days before 'lockdown' time? That also makes a big difference as well...

 

[DanDeb]

Lol... on end autoturners are fine for chicken eggs, but they are Call egg killers, no joke... I was always told it and a year and a half ago, I did several experiments incubating and for sure they are... Call eggs do best on their sides and hand turned, if possible... though there is now a sideways turner for Hovabators now too, the IncuTurner, but I haven't tried it yet... another member tapes their Call eggs on their sides on the upright turner and has fairly good results, I believe...

Also, did you mist or sponge the eggs the last few days before 'lockdown' time? That also makes a big difference as well...

Thanks for the info!

 

[Ravynscroft]

Thanks for the info!

No problem!

 

[WVduckchick]

Lol... on end autoturners are fine for chicken eggs, but they are Call egg killers, no joke... I was always told it and a year and a half ago, I did several experiments incubating and for sure they are... Call eggs do best on their sides and hand turned, if possible... though there is now a sideways turner for Hovabators now too, the IncuTurner, but I haven't tried it yet... another member tapes their Call eggs on their sides on the upright turner and has fairly good results, I believe...

Also, did you mist or sponge the eggs the last few days before 'lockdown' time? That also makes a big difference as well...

since you incubate lots of chickens and ducks (and turkeys lol) do you have a theory on why calls do so much better laying down??

 

[DwayneNLiz]

since you incubate lots of chickens and ducks (and turkeys lol) do you have a theory on why calls do so much better laying down??

i have seen better CAM development with them on their sides

@Ravynscroft i already see development in my eggies

 

[MamaLiss]

Spent all night in a good hatching position. I went in once at 3am to help remove some sticky then he kicked off his shell at 5:30! Grey?/Black with a little yellow neck.
I do see that his feet are a little curled up, is this normal or should I look into some little splints?

 

[DwayneNLiz]

post pics after fluffy, feet may uncurl give it a few hours
remember its been crammed into an egg for the last 26 days

 

[WVduckchick]

@MamaLiss too cute!!

i agree with Liz, give her a few hours to uncurl before messing with boots. Congrats!!