Hi all. In the midst of lock-down, I had three beers and decided to buy some duck eggs. I have never done ducks before. Hatched chickens, yes, but not ducks. There is so much conflicting info out there on incubation humidity, take out and cool, mist, don't mist, etc.....
My question for duck peeps is:
1. What humidity do you go for in the beginning and lockdown?
2. Do you prefer to hand turn? I have a turner, but some people don't like to use it for ducks due to size/duckling issues.
3. Do you take them out days 7-21 and let them cool, then mist?
I have a Hova-Bator 1588, with extra hygrometer and thermometer. Both are calibrated. The entire family is quite excited about these ducks, which are Crested. Hindsite being what is is, I wish I had gotten a different breed (considering the defects), but I'll do the best I can! Thank you for any replies, I appreciate it!
My question for duck peeps is:
1. What humidity do you go for in the beginning and lockdown?
2. Do you prefer to hand turn? I have a turner, but some people don't like to use it for ducks due to size/duckling issues.
3. Do you take them out days 7-21 and let them cool, then mist?
I have a Hova-Bator 1588, with extra hygrometer and thermometer. Both are calibrated. The entire family is quite excited about these ducks, which are Crested. Hindsite being what is is, I wish I had gotten a different breed (considering the defects), but I'll do the best I can! Thank you for any replies, I appreciate it!