*~*Runner Duck Club*~*

[luluann]

I did do changes to mine. I plugged the bottom holes and filled the bottom with water. The top red light was removed also. I honestly thought nothing was going to hatch but it did. Also I hand turned and I forgot a few times.

 

[ke5hde]

I think all or most of us started with and still use a foam incubator. I've always had mixed results with mine but haven't decided to replace it yet. Maybe I'll get the upgraded top someday.
An update on Bonnie too, 1 blue hatched last night and we got 3 black ones today. I just candled her last 4 eggs and they gave up. From the smell and look of them it was a while ago. More pics when she let's me near them again. I'm a little beat up from her and Clyde protecting the babies as it is.

Chris

 

[qwackers]

Yeah I think as long as you keep an eye on the temps and humidity throughout then fingers crossed. Sorry your eggs quit. That sucks. But yay for the hatchlings!

 

[ke5hde]

I was able to get a couple more pics today.

 

[qwackers]

Aww they are the sweetest!

 

[duckducks14]

I am hatching runner ducks. Pm me if you would like some ducklings

 

[ke5hde]

They don't seem to have any of their mom's color though. Dad is blue so I understand getting blacks and blues, but why no chocolates?
She already has them in the water and dad makes sure the other ducks keep their distance. I forgot how fun ducklings are to watch.

 

[qwackers]

maybe the black/blue is the predominant gene or something? I dont know alot about genetics though!

 

[gardengoats11]

The male would have to carry or be chocolate since chocolate is sex linked.

 

[Quack Addict]

Don't understand the sex linked color thing. Please explain. Does that mean if the drake was chocolate then any chocolate offspring will be drakes as well?