Incubating duck eggs

[Jo4dunx]

Hi ive ordered some eggs which I plan to incubate . My son is getting his incubator for Christmas . The eggs will arrive on the 21st and will have been laid on the 19th How long can they be left before incubation ? Any tips for me as we have never done this befure now

 

[Lizmom]

Ideally, give the Christmas gift early. Let the eggs rest at 60 degrees for a day after travel (said to help reattach air sack if damaged in shipping). Ideally, start incubating on the 22nd for best hatch rate. However,, be sure to start incubating by Boxing Day (within a week after hatching).

 

[HuffleClaw]

Ideally, give the Christmas gift early. Let the eggs rest at 60 degrees for a day after travel (said to help reattach air sack if damaged in shipping). Ideally, start incubating on the 22nd for best hatch rate. However,, be sure to start incubating by Boxing Day (within a week after hatching).

Ditto!!


Also, maybe give your son his gift on Christmas Eve Eve (the 23rd )

 

[Runner duck mom]

I used this article for our 1st and only hatch.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed.491013/
It's long but lots of good info.
We also set up our incubator a day ahead of time to make sure the temp and humidity stayed consistent.
Hope your hatch goes well, it's a lot of fun!