Duck Incubation?

[bthastalent]

Hi
It is the 17th day of hatching my Runner Ducks. I understand that I need to stop turning the eggs and raise the humidity on day 25 but I'm very confused about the humidity. What humidity should I have it at on day 25 to 28? And if the humidity drops should I open the incubator to add water or just leave it. I've looked all over the internet and there are many different answers but I'd like a second opinion. Thank You.

 

[newchickmama91]

Hi
It is the 17th day of hatching my Runner Ducks. I understand that I need to stop turning the eggs and raise the humidity on day 25 but I'm very confused about the humidity. What humidity should I have it at on day 25 to 28? And if the humidity drops should I open the incubator to add water or just leave it. I've looked all over the internet and there are many different answers but I'd like a second opinion. Thank You.

What's your humidity now? Most use a straw and stick it in the inc so you don't have to open it. With mine I have a hole I can put water through so I don't need to.

 

[bthastalent]

My humidity is currently 55%. I do have a hole which a straw could fit through. Thanks for the great idea. What humidity should it be at on the last 3 days?

 

[newchickmama91]

My humidity is currently 55%. I do have a hole which a straw could fit through. Thanks for the great idea. What humidity should it be at on the last 3 days?

Has it been 55 the whole time? If so I would just bump it up to 65. Is this your first time incubating? If so prepare to be stuck to it the last 3 days lol

 

[Ravynscroft]

My humidity is currently 55%. I do have a hole which a straw could fit through. Thanks for the great idea. What humidity should it be at on the last 3 days?

55? Have you checked your air cells to make sure the eggs are losing enough moisture? IMO, 55 throughout incubation is a bit on the high side... for last 3 days, 65% is ideal...

 

[newchickmama91]

I made the mistake of having 55 throughout and drowned all my runners. Not to say it will happen to you but as RavynFallen said it is abit high.

 

[DancingWthDucks]

I incubate mine at 50-55% and normally get 100% hatch rate, however it does depend on your climate.

65% humidity is ideal for lockdown, but you'll find that once they start hatching, that the humidity will shoot up, which is absolutely fine.

Good luck

Charlotte

 

[bthastalent]

Thank you. I did worry about my humidity. Hopefully all will go well.