just discovered the joy of ducks

[Dianne1928]

Hi everyone
Back in june I decided to build an aviary and get some mandarin ducks. I dic. Then I was in love. I got teal, wood ducks, whisteling ducks, call ducks, and then the eggs.
The eggs are the problem. It is day 26, one has internally piped, but no chirping. The other hasn.hasnt piped. But the one, #5. How long do I wait. Then what. Just waitting and wondering is driving me crazy. I already love the little guys, named them too. I could use alittle moral dupport please.

Thank you. Dianne You

 

[Amiga]

Welcome!

Try posting your concern on the Thread Formerly Known as Hatch Day is Today, where experienced hatchers check in.

I do know that hatching can be nerve-wracking, from what I read here.

 

[Carcajou]

X2. And

 

[Miss Lydia]

you might want to talk to the folks here too.. and Welcome https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/46/ornamental-fowl-swans-etc

 

[Dianne1928]

Thank you for the nice replies. I need to think about these things differently. The worst thing that could have happened is that they would not have hatched. That is the way of life. Or don't count your ducks before they hatch.

I do have something mysterious going on in my aviary. I bought juvinille mandarin ducks this spring. They started mating, and now these mysterious eggs are popping up. I guess I will have to wait and see what hatches out ???