New to ducks, need help with everything. PLEASE

[Anarchy82]

My friends that I get my chcikens from unfortunetly lost their male duck. (most likely to a predator) They have their animals free roam, and the male never came home. They have 7 fertile duck eggs from before he went M.I.A., so they are currently incubating them. They asked if I would want the ducks. All they are looking for is a male. They have enough females, so any that are female I would be getting.

I knew I wanted to get ducks, but I was going to incubate eggs in the spring. Giving me time this winter to learn about them more.

I need a crash corse on housing, and shelter, etc...

Any and all help is greatly appreciated. I started reading about them. But in a way I am looking for the cliff notes since I don't have much time. They should be hatching in 24days.

Help Please.

 

[LemonDoodles]

Your best bet is to divide your research on the boards amongst food and shelter. Read the stickies. You have 24 days to absorb all you can.

 

[LemonDoodles]

And of course post your specific questions. There is so much knowledge are here!

 

[Anarchy82]

I'm just started my first time incubating eggs, and I am still going with that. I don't know if there is enough room in my brain anymore. lol

I guess that is what I am going to have to do. I just don't even know where to start. My head be spining.

 

[LemonDoodles]

Anything new is overwhelming for sure! Try this book, it's great... Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks: Breeds, Care, Health (Paperback)
Dave Holderread

 

[Anarchy82]

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Thank you, like I said. Any help is welcomed at this point in time.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

If you want you can ask me anything I will answer them. If you want pm me if not oh well.