Hands on hatching and help

[MagpieDucks]

According to Dave H. since the ducklings are making a lot of their own body heat the temperature will go up in the incubator, so you should lower the temperature 1 to 1.5 degrees during lockdown to insure the ducklings aren't overheated.

 

[Ravynscroft]

According to Dave H. since the ducklings are making a lot of their own body heat the temperature will go up in the incubator, so you should lower the temperature 1 to 1.5 degrees during lockdown to insure the ducklings aren't overheated.

I know what he says, as do many others... just saying I haven't ever dropped mine... I also run my temp slightly warmer for duck eggs...

 

[MagpieDucks]

I know what he says, as do many others... just saying I haven't ever dropped mine... I also run my temp slightly warmer for duck eggs...

Gotcha! I haven't ever done this with my chicken eggs either, just thought I would try it.

 

[MagpieDucks]

I think one of them blocked it's supply and died. I widened the hole on the other one just to make sure. 2 call eggs and 1 magpie left.

 

[Ravynscroft]

I think one of them blocked it's supply and died. I widened the hole on the other one just to make sure. 2 call eggs and 1 magpie left.

So sorry! Usually that's only been an issue with shipped, dang it... if you are comfortable opening them and oiling membrane, go ahead... it will mean more monitoring, work and stress, but is your call...

 

[MagpieDucks]

So sorry! Usually that's only been an issue with shipped, dang it... if you are comfortable opening them and oiling membrane, go ahead... it will mean more monitoring, work and stress, but is your call...

It literally is my Call. I've been monitoring them and doing what I can.

 

[MagpieDucks]

I feel like i'm hatching some rare breed of duck that wont pipandzip on their own.

 

[Eggrolls Mom]

So sweet! I can tell he's gonna be spoiled!
Did we ask what breed? Pekin?

So this is the Eggy after a few more days. Eating and pooping up a storm. Toddler socks make great duckling diapers btw. He doesn't seem to mind the turtleneck look either . Oh did I mention after two attempts (Eggy was a great sport about it which helped) of vent sexing we have a boy!

 

[WVduckchick]

I know what he says, as do many others... just saying I haven't ever dropped mine... I also run my temp slightly warmer for duck eggs...

I dropped mine for my very first duck hatch, but haven't since.

So this is the Eggy after a few more days. Eating and pooping up a storm. Toddler socks make great duckling diapers btw. He doesn't seem to mind the turtleneck look either . Oh did I mention after two attempts (Eggy was a great sport about it which helped) of vent sexing we have a boy!

Hahaha i love it!! Thank you for the update and pic!!

 

[MagpieDucks]