My Hatching Journey: the Adventures of a Complete Newbie

[Ravynscroft]

Hmm true, I guess ventilation is more important if ya have it filled to capacity instead of just 1doz eggs.
I'll think about it..... Thanks....
Wait.... Where on the bottom? Hmm is it bad I have it on a towel to soak up water spills? Should I take that out from under?
It might be blocking them. Yet another thing I almost screwed up horribly.
-Banti

I set 2 1x2's about 9 inches apart and set my styro on top of those... I think it helps fhe air flow through the lower vent holes...

 

[BYC910]

Ok. Humidity was 30% last I checked...

that is good. the little incubator is designed to give plenty of air for a full batch of eggs . while you don't see it the air flow is there . the vent holes are tiny they don't need to be that big .

 

[BYC910]

I set 2 1x2's about 9 inches apart and set my styro on top of those... I think it helps fhe air flow through the lower vent holes...

see I'm half asleep glad your here Ravyn that makes good sense . but I'm working again tomorrow . DD is watching Ben so I can . I'm off to bed Gooood night girls

 

[Ravynscroft]

Aaahh look at that pwecious call ducky face!! She looks like she is smiling. You cannot get cuter than a smiling call ducking!!

(Shoulda known that was a given, lol.... )

Reminds me.... I met the nicest duck today.... I was looking over some goat kids at a friend's, and he comes waddling into the barn, making the cutest lil raspy "puddleduck" sound!
And than he gets up close to me.... And starts looking in my hands for treats... He is the tamest duck I have ever come across!

What did I do wrong with raising my ducks? Almost all of mine were so skittery... Wouldn't get within 10 feet of me... One of them was a swetie though. Raised the exact same way.

First, Calls imprint much easier than larger ducks... also, you didn't hatch those out, did you? Hatching them yourself makes a difference... and also, the more there are of them, the more they will have a 'flock mind'... and some get more friendly after they start laying... individual personalities make a difference and sometimes breed, or even hatchery versus breeder stock...

This one jumps away if I try to touch her, yet she insists on being RIGHT HERE, lol...

 

[Ravynscroft]

see I'm half asleep glad your here Ravyn that makes good sense . but I'm working again tomorrow . DD is watching Ben so I can . I'm off to bed Gooood night girls

G'Night, K...

 

[LittleLakePhil]

First, Calls imprint much easier than larger ducks... also, you didn't hatch those out, did you? Hatching them yourself makes a difference... and also, the more there are of them, the more they will have a 'flock mind'... and some get more friendly after they start laying... individual personalities make a difference and sometimes breed, or even hatchery versus breeder stock...

This one jumps away if I try to touch her, yet she insists on being RIGHT HERE, lol...

I agree with you Rav....I just have Khaki Campbells which aren't really known for being good pets...but mine are friendly....and I have one female that likes to be picked up and talked too....I think it helps that I spend time with then also....

 

[Ravynscroft]

I agree with you Rav....I just have Khaki Campbells which aren't really known for being good pets...but mine are friendly....and I have one female that likes to be picked up and talked too....I think it helps that I spend time with then also....

Spending time with them is a biggie... I also only handle the ones that want to be handled on a regular basis... otherwise I give them their space and respect and they seem to appreciate that... most of them know if I pick them up, it's for a good reason...

Treats work great too... I am a big supporter of bribery!

 

[BantyChooks]

I set 2 1x2's about 9 inches apart and set my styro on top of those... I think it helps fhe air flow through the lower vent holes...

That's a good idea.

that is good. the little incubator is designed to give plenty of air for a full batch of eggs . while you don't see it the air flow is there . the vent holes are tiny they don't need to be that big .

First, Calls imprint much easier than larger ducks... also, you didn't hatch those out, did you? Hatching them yourself makes a difference... and also, the more there are of them, the more they will have a 'flock mind'... and some get more friendly after they start laying... individual personalities make a difference and sometimes breed, or even hatchery versus breeder stock...

This one jumps away if I try to touch her, yet she insists on being RIGHT HERE, lol...

No, I didn't. Makes sense to me.
She is really cute.

 

[BYC910]

That's a good idea!

Ah, Ok. Nope, I didn't.... Makes sense

Aww she is really cute!

That's a good idea!

Ah, Ok. Nope, I didn't.... Makes sense

Aww she is really cute!

I have to post see a post

Good evening Banti so all good in the incubator ? I should be candling tonight but long day I go out before bed and sneak a peek at a couple no pictures though well maybe one or two If I see something.

 

[BantyChooks]

I have to post see a post Good evening Banti so all good in the incubator ? I should be candling tonight but long day I go out before bed and sneak a peek at a couple no pictures though well maybe one or two If I see something.

Good evening K!
All good. It did climb up to 102.2, due to the beautiful weather, but I bumped it down a tad and now it is fine. Still pretty uneventful, exept for me discovering somehow my turner got unplugged...
24-34 hours, I'm guessing, so I hope they are okay.