Help! First Time Hatching Ducks

[wigginsjul]

I'm hatching duck eggs in an incubator for the first time. I'm getting extremely nervous as the hatch day is approaching quickly. Today makes 22 days. I candled them this morning, all that's visible is the air cell. Would love some advice on when to take out the egg turner and anything else I should be doing to insure that all of the ducks hatch safely!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Every one I know that hatches ducks, treats them just like chicken eggs. They just cook longer

Take them out of the turner on day 25 and up the humidity. Good luck!

 

[Boondocks Farm]

I always keep a sponge wet in the incubator to help with the humidity. I use hot water so it does not cool off the incubator. I keep both chicken and duck eggs at the same time just move the ones down that are in lock down. Good luck!!

 

[wigginsjul]

Thanks for the help. All went well. All six of my eggs hatched yesterday, two days ahead of schedule. They are all healthy and strong. Couldn't be happier.