First time hatching duck eggs..HELP PLEASE

[bigdawg]

my first ducks pipped at day 24, started hatching on day 25 so be ready for a early lockdown. its possible they could pip early. just be ready and check them often after day 23. good luck

 

[Namble]

I am with you! I set 12 ducks (Pekin and Mallard) on 3-20. I keep my humidity 55-65 for 1-18 days and then 70-75 for the last three days. When are you putting them in the incubator?


Oh and Good luck!!!

 

[MissCluck]

I just put 12 Cayuga eggs into my incubator! My first ducks too!

 

[Mom2Munchkins]

I set my first ducks late Sunday night!! They are a mix from a local BYCer!!! (TattooQ27)

 

[Chickie Mamma]

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Exactly how I do it. It seems the duck eggs need to be at a bit higher humidity than chicken eggs. I find if the humidity is not past 70% during hatch, the membrane dries and help is needed to get them out. I have misted the eggs with warm water daily on a couple hatches and seen no difference than when I do not mist. Mine seem to pip early too. I try to keep the temps in the still air Hova Bator at about 100 degrees, but it fluctuates a degree in either direction. Sorry, I never hatched a goose egg before, so no help on that one. Good Luck and here's a little eye candy to get you through..

 

[MissCluck]

Beautiful ducklings!!! Thanks all for the humidity suggestions. That's good information to have.

I'm so looking forward to my Cayugas.

 

[MissCluck]

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Exactly how I do it. It seems the duck eggs need to be at a bit higher humidity than chicken eggs. I find if the humidity is not past 70% during hatch, the membrane dries and help is needed to get them out. I have misted the eggs with warm water daily on a couple hatches and seen no difference than when I do not mist. Mine seem to pip early too. I try to keep the temps in the still air Hova Bator at about 100 degrees, but it fluctuates a degree in either direction. Sorry, I never hatched a goose egg before, so no help on that one. Good Luck and here's a little eye candy to get you through..

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/9198_006.jpg

Wanted to add....love the POOFS on the heads of the two duckies!

 

[Chickie Mamma]

Ooh, I just noticed Namble has the info for a 21 day incubation.. it would be 55-65 humidity for the first ** 25 ** days then 70-75 (I even go 80) days 25 to 28.
Miss Cluck.. Poofs are fun

I am with all of you.. I am on day 4 (6 duck eggs). Was checking fertility on my eggs and ALL 6 are developing. Good Luck Everybody!!

 

[Chickie Mamma]

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Ok... second guessing myself

Is it 25 or 28 days for Cayugas and Pekins?? I know there is a duck breed thats different

 

[Julie08]

Mine always hatch early too, misting is key to a good hatch in my opinion.

Good luck