Duck hatching in incubator questions

[LoneWolfRanchOregon]

Hey team, my 1st hatching experience is on and I have 2 ducklings so far, out of 10.

A couple questions I was not able to find in the forums quickly;

1. I leave them in until dry, but they are knocking around the other eggs, this is normal I guess?

2. When do I open to remove shells?

Thanks!

 

[dan26552]

Congrats on your ducklings!

Yes the running around and knocking the other eggs is normal, shouldn't hurt anything. I wouldn't open the incubator until all the ones that are going to hatch have hatched. They absorb the egg yolk and that'll last them about three days before they need food or water.

 

[chickens really]

Yes....And they will probably eat and drink....

 

[chickens really]

She can hold one....Just don't play with them too much the first few days till they are really thriving...

 

[LoneWolfRanchOregon]

You made her day

 

[LoneWolfRanchOregon]

Babies!

 

[chickens really]

Babies!

That is what it's all about....How precious....Tell her I think she will be a great Duckling Mom....

 

[chickens really]

That should be you avatar picture.....

 

[Dave Murphy]

Well day 24 is here last turn of the eggs done. Lockdown begins and hopefully 12 little ducklings by Wednesday feeling anxious!

 

[chickens really]

Yes....That's perfect...Congrats....