Hatching Muskovy duck eggs for the first time

[SilverBirds]

Can you get pictures of the egg?

 

[beardielover3]

The embryo does move around without me moving the egg. He's so lively! I saw his little toes and maybe his face and bill? I will try to get pictures as soon as I can.

 

[beardielover3]

Here are some pictures!

 

[Luv Ducks]

Good luck with this little one. It looks great so far!!!

 

[beardielover3]

 

[beardielover3]

Any advice on what to expect when (and if) it hatches?

 

[Oob Child]

Any advice on what to expect when (and if) it hatches?

I don't know much about ducks, sorry.

Some general advice is to have a brooder area ready for it when it hatched, and to have a smaller brooder space to start.

What do you currently have set up for it when it hatches?

 

[beardielover3]

We don't have a brooder yet, but we have a plan to make one soon.

 

[Luv Ducks]

Any advice on what to expect when (and if) it hatches?

I would get it a mirror and a stuffed or rubber animal toy to keep it company. Keep it warm and give it love and it should be just fine. I gave mine Duck Starter crumbles and lots of clean water with no treats as I never had grit for mine. I also put mine in a big plastic tub with puppy pads and that worked out well even though I had to change them several times a day.

 

[beardielover3]

Alright, thanks. We have raised ducklings before, but not from eggs. I have read through other threads and watched videos on hatching eggs, and I always see an umbilical cord attached to the chick (or duckling). What should I do about that?