AmyA248
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- Jun 20, 2022
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Happy Sunday to all.
From what I’ve been reading, it is nearly impossible to incubate Muscovy eggs. I currently have 5 eggs at 3 different ages. 2 at 13 days old, 2 at 11 days old and 1 at 9 days old.
I’m a complete novice, I’ve only incubated abandoned Wood Duck eggs last summer with was a success. But as far as Muscovy’s go it’s a whole different story.
I have a forced air incubator with a vent. At first I read humidity is most important and not to open the vent. Then I read a VERY informative article stating to open the vent due to potential carbon monoxide poisoning.
I’ve read yes to misting and cooling once a day, but others say no. I’m completely LOST!
So far the eggs look great and the older ones are moving, but moving forward I am scared that I’m going to do something wrong.
This is our female’s first clutch and we want nothing more then to add to their family.
We got mom and dad at 3 days old and hand raised them with tons of love.
That being said I’m desperate for the RIGHT advice, as I find myself worried about the eggs constantly.
My little girl has already named them and videos their development and movements. She’s too young to understand that they likely won’t make it even though I’ve carefully tried to explain it to her, so please, if anyone has successfully incubated and had a successful hatch with Muscovy’s, I’d be forever grateful for anything advice you could give me, as everything I read is different and contradictory.
Thank you in advance.
Blessings,
Amy
From what I’ve been reading, it is nearly impossible to incubate Muscovy eggs. I currently have 5 eggs at 3 different ages. 2 at 13 days old, 2 at 11 days old and 1 at 9 days old.
I’m a complete novice, I’ve only incubated abandoned Wood Duck eggs last summer with was a success. But as far as Muscovy’s go it’s a whole different story.
I have a forced air incubator with a vent. At first I read humidity is most important and not to open the vent. Then I read a VERY informative article stating to open the vent due to potential carbon monoxide poisoning.
I’ve read yes to misting and cooling once a day, but others say no. I’m completely LOST!
So far the eggs look great and the older ones are moving, but moving forward I am scared that I’m going to do something wrong.
This is our female’s first clutch and we want nothing more then to add to their family.
We got mom and dad at 3 days old and hand raised them with tons of love.
That being said I’m desperate for the RIGHT advice, as I find myself worried about the eggs constantly.
My little girl has already named them and videos their development and movements. She’s too young to understand that they likely won’t make it even though I’ve carefully tried to explain it to her, so please, if anyone has successfully incubated and had a successful hatch with Muscovy’s, I’d be forever grateful for anything advice you could give me, as everything I read is different and contradictory.
Thank you in advance.
Blessings,
Amy
. I am not the expert you’re looking for, but I’ve read from people hatching chicken eggs that this can be tricky
