Ha hatching duck eggs

[Sun dancing chicken]

Hi everyone!! I am starting to incubate duck eggs. I am going to maybe mix some breeds. Does different breeds need different temperatures? And do different breeds need to be misted more often? Thanks!!

 

[Sun dancing chicken]

One more thing! If the breeds are able to have the same temperature together, then what temperature would you recommend?

 

[Yardmom]

Duck eggs all need the same temperature. The same temp as chicken eggs. The type of incubator will affect what temperture. Generally speaking 99.3 F at the top of the eggs. If you do not have a fan the thermostat will need to be set a bit higher. 102F has worked in the one I use to use.
The only thing different with hatching different duck types would be the number of days. Muscovies take 35 days while mallard derived(most domestic ducks) take 28 days.
I do not mist my eggs. It is important to keep an eye on humidity. 30-50% during the first 25 days and 60-70% the last 3 days (lockdown)

 

[Sun dancing chicken]

Thank you! That helps alot!

 

[bhaugh]

If you have muscovies in the batch, breeding them to regular ducks can create problems so be aware of that

 

[Sun dancing chicken]

If you have muscovies in the batch, breeding them to regular ducks can create problems so be aware of that

Ok! I will keep that in mind! Thank you!