Mare's Illegal Cute-ness (Call Duck) Chat Thread!!

[WVduckchick]

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Peanut and Butter

Yummy!!

 

[ChicksnMore]

Welcome!! You have an illegally cute flock!

Illegally cute really is the perfect description for calls!

 

[FBMcrazy8]

2 days ago I put in 2 dozen Call eggs from the lady I got mine from, into the incubator. I put 5 of mine in…hoping they all do pretty good. She has so many more eggs coming and another pen that hasn’t started laying yet. I got to see 5 of her babies she got hatch and just so much cuteness! Even though I’m hatching them for her I’m so stinking excited!!

 

[Strawberry74]

Couple questions. I put 4 butterscotch call duck eggs in on Friday to check fertility. When should I start turning, should I use the auto Turner in my Nurture Right 360 or hand turn?? I'm keeping humidity around 40-45% in dry Colorado.

 

[Painted Calls]

Couple questions. I put 4 butterscotch call duck eggs in on Friday to check fertility. When should I start turning, should I use the auto Turner in my Nurture Right 360 or hand turn?? I'm keeping humidity around 40-45% in dry Colorado.

I turned them starting on day one. I used an auto turner.

@shawluvsbirds @WVduckchick

 

[WVduckchick]

Couple questions. I put 4 butterscotch call duck eggs in on Friday to check fertility. When should I start turning, should I use the auto Turner in my Nurture Right 360 or hand turn?? I'm keeping humidity around 40-45% in dry Colorado.

I turned them starting on day one. I used an auto turner.

@shawluvsbirds @WVduckchick

I also start turning right away, since they lay on their side in a Nurture Right, I let the turner do the work. Some prefer hand turning, it’s whatever you prefer, but it seems to be consensus that duck eggs do better laying down. I love my NR360.

40ish humidity sounds good for dry conditions. Keep an eye on your air cells and adjust accordingly, if necessary.

Best of luck! Keep us posted.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

I just got an update from the lady I’m helping hatch her Calls, and she has over 30 ducklings and more still hatching. When I picked up the 2 dozen I went to see her eggs and the 5 that was already hatched. She had 6 incubators going and 3 were in lockdown. Im so happy for her having such a great hatch rate. I really hope I can get the same kind of out come for her.

 

[Painted Calls]

I've got 3 girls on nests this morning.

 

[Painted Calls]

2 eggs today!

Also, look at how ridiculous. They are begging for mini muffins.

 

[ShrekDawg]

2 eggs today!

Also, look at how ridiculous. They are begging for mini muffins.
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So cute!!!!