Incubation progress of Muscovy eggs

[yinepu]

They are adorable! Are they really that much bigger, 'cause my meat customers sure would like like, lol.

-Kathy

there is a noticeable difference between the French Whites and the others.. at least if you get the actual French Whites and not just a white muscovy!

 

[yinepu]

FYI, I read somewhere that Muscovies are more sensitive to dehydration than other breeds of ducks, so I think it's important to get them drinking, ASAP, the three day rule does *not* apply to them. Maybe someone that breeds Muscovies can comment... No need to worry now, get some sleep and deal wit it tomorrow.

-Kathy

Muscovies and Mandarins have issues with dehydration and a bit of a blood sugar issue if not fed/watered soon after hatch... which is one reason why so many hatcheries won't ship them

They are also two of the so called "harder to hatch from shipped eggs when a broody isn't used" birds.. funny thing is I have no issues hatching out either one in an incubator from day one.. even if they are shipped..


I guess I'm a bit odd.. I prefer to hatch out the "impossible" species.. and I hatch out everything from reptiles to parrots and exotics to ducks, emu, chickens.. lol.. the list goes on! But the more "difficult" it is the more I enjoy proving that it can be done..

 

[casportpony]

Quote: What incubator(s) do you use?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

What temp should I have my incubator at for the hatchlings?

-Kathy

 

[chrissyr]

Ok, I can't resist sharing these cuties!!

 

[subhanalah]

Ok, I can't resist sharing these cuties!!

Oh how cute! Thanks for the unsolicited sharing! I almost always have to ask for pictures! Keep em coming!

 

[casportpony]

Ok, I can't resist sharing these cuties!!

Adorable!

-Kathy

 

[Lacrystol]

Where's the one with the spot on his head, OMG that one is soooooo cute!!!!!

 

[chrissyr]

Where's the one with the spot on his head, OMG that one is soooooo cute!!!!!

i will post him. he is cute!! i like when they're nice and fluffy, but i'll try to post him tonight. Cause he is so cute!!!

 

[chrissyr]

oh and i think it's so cute how they seem to cuddle with each other