Problems Hatching Call Ducks

[Miss Lydia]

Info you might find helpful
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/

 

[Jkduckster]

Oh. Well my last batch that didn't make it air cells definitely do not take up a large portion of the egg. Is 65 percent to high or should I just bring down humidity a few days before hatch. I will stop misting and see if that helps

 

[Jkduckster]

Info you might find helpful
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/

I will check this out. Thank you

 

[casportpony]

The air cells were looking a bit small tho I'm unsure on were they should be.

Very sorry for your losses, I know how frustrating it is.

If you're using an incubator with a fan, 99.5 degrees is good, but if it does not have a fan, the temp needs to be higher. At least 101.5 I think.

You said your humidity was 65%. Was that the humidity for the first 24 days? If it was, I think is too high. I suggest you get a humidity recommendation from @Pyxis or @WVduckchick. Me, I use 35-45% humidity for all of my eggs until they pip internally, then I raise the humidity to 60-70%.

 

[chickens really]

Oh. Well my last batch that didn't make it air cells definitely do not take up a large portion of the egg. Is 65 percent to high or should I just bring down humidity a few days before hatch. I will stop misting and see if that helps

Was it 65 the entire incubation? Personally I'd drop the humidity today if the remaining eggs have tiny air cells too. Then up it before lockdown

 

[casportpony]

Info you might find helpful
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/

I will check this out. Thank you

Those are the two best hatching articles I have read!

 

[Jkduckster]

Yes I have been keeping 65 percent humidity throughout the whole incubation. I will drop the humidity and hope that it helps

 

[casportpony]

Yes I have been keeping 65 percent humidity throughout the whole incubation. I will drop the humidity and hope that it helps

How many days left for these eggs?

 

[Jkduckster]

Is 50 percent good. I've heard ducks need higher humidity than chickens? Also a lot of websites all day different things so it can be a bit difficult without asking someone who has actually had the experience.

 

[Jkduckster]

Thank you all for your input! I am very thankful for this website