Preparing to set call and pekin duck eggs! Hatch day should be March 4, 2021 if all goes well!

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

@duluthralphie better be prepared! The Dux are coming!

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Also question,
I’ve haven’t hatched eggs (never calls) via broody in a long time and am a bit rusty. I have her separated from the rest of the flock. She is under the shelf with a little fence around her.

Will I need to give her eggs safety holes? With my incubator calls, none have even attempted to get out on their own so far. Would it hurt to give them safety holes? Is it not needed?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Babies went swimming today! They had alot of fun!


It seems as though everyone but Bean is going through the rebellious teenage phase already! They sure grow up too fast.

Look at the defiant stance. lol They are so adorable.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

My call duck hens never need assistance.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Also question,
I’ve haven’t hatched eggs (never calls) via broody in a long time and am a bit rusty. I have her separated from the rest of the flock. She is under the shelf with a little fence around her.

Will I need to give her eggs safety holes? With my incubator calls, none have even attempted to get out on their own so far. Would it hurt to give them safety holes? Is it not needed?

@shawluvsbirds @WVduckchick

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

My call duck hens never need assistance.

Thanks! I wasn’t sure if they would or not. I appreciate the advice!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I've let my Muscovy hatch many eggs and never did any safe holes but I sure wouldn't want to say not to and something may happen.

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Look at the defiant stance. lol They are so adorable.

Aww they are certainly defiant!
Thanks! I’m sad they’re growing up too fast!
(Except Beans who is still tiny)

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

I've let my Muscovy hatch many eggs and never did any safe holes but I sure wouldn't want to say not to and something may happen.

Ok, thanks! I’ll see how it goes. I’m thinking I’ll check them and if it’s been a while from internal pip I might possibly add one but I’ll leave them be if not.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sorry, I didn't get right back, that is exactly what I was going to say, there are always exceptions.