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Cold weather and new eggs

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by MSUredneck, Mar 24, 2013.

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  1. Mar 24, 2013 #1
    MSUredneck

    MSUredneck Out Of The Brooder

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    My buff duck has been sitting on a nest of about 13 eggs for about a week now, but the weather is supposed to get cold (mid 30's) starting tomorrow night. Should I run a heat lamp out to her in her box? It's been warm,( 80's during the day and 60's at night) and I dont want to risk any of the eggs or her getting sick. Will she be okay without any heat? This is her first time with a nest and eggs so all opinions and suggestions are appreciated!! Thanks!
     
  3. Mar 24, 2013 #2
    Amarisus

    Amarisus Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I think she'd be ok without it. As long as she stays on the eggs and doesn't let them get chilled it should be ok. But if it will make you feel better it wouldn't hurt to have it on either, just turn it off when it gets warmer in the day [​IMG]
     
  5. Mar 24, 2013 #3
    jdywntr

    jdywntr Chillin' With My Peeps

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    They'll be fine. You only would need to worry if you get down below freezing for a long time and she is not sitting on the nest.

    I've had a few of my hens hatch out ducklings since December and we've had a number of freezes, snow and cold weather.
     
  7. Mar 24, 2013 #4
    MSUredneck

    MSUredneck Out Of The Brooder

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    Good to know. Thanks guys!!
     
  9. Mar 24, 2013 #5
    Going Quackers

    Going Quackers Overrun With Chickens

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    I can attest to the fact she'll be fine, if she has decent shelter. My Muscovy took a nest through Feb in a Canadian winter, she now has 4 over 1wk old babies(5 eggs total, so good results) no heat lamp, i just piled on the bedding, surprisingly it can be done. Good Luck!
     

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