Incubating Mallard Eggs

[Sue S]

Hi, I have 5 mallard eggs that have been incubating for 18 days, I candled them lastnite & they look good. Their parents were killed by a raccoon ( their parents are my profile pic, they were my babies) I was devastated when they were killed. Can anyone tell me what the hatch time is, some sites say 28 days some say 24-26 days???? This is my first time incubating & I don't want to lose these eggs..

 

[blayt90]

I just finished incubating my eggs (parents in profile pic) they started hatching on day 26 and finished on day 29. I had 17 eggs incubating and hatched 14. I started my lock down on day 25 and raised my humidity to 60%. good luck with yours would love to see any future pictures.

 

[Duck Lover88]

So sorry for your loos... I would be devastated to... they should hatch around 28 days ,of course that is not always the same for every egg... keep us updated and can't wait for pics and welcome to BYC

 

[Sue S]

Thanks, will definitely post pics

 

[Duck Lover88]

Thanks, will definitely post pics

Can't wait

 

[blayt90]

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[Addeline]

awwww Wild mallards?
They are a different then domesticated ducks i would highly suggest reading up more about rescued wild duck care or talk with a wildlife person on their care to help along the way.