Runner duck hatch problems

[FoodFreedomNow]

Well for the first 25 days it was in the 50s then I put them in the hatcher which is at 67. They all still have their yolks etc no blood just liquid!! First time hatching ducks think it'll be the last time aswell to much stress with ducks lol cute though!

I used to follow the conventional wisdom about keeping humidity for hatching duck eggs at 55% until lockdown but had problems with goo, so now I dry hatch (aiming for 35-45% humidity until lockdown). I also mist and cool the eggs, and I believe the misting helps manage the moisture inside the egg better than just depending on external humidity. If you're interested in dry hatching, this thread may be helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/715902/humidity-for-hatching-duck-eggs.

Best wishes!

 

[newchickmama91]

I used to follow the conventional wisdom about keeping humidity for hatching duck eggs at 55% until lockdown but had problems with goo, so now I dry hatch (aiming for 35-45% humidity until lockdown). I also mist and cool the eggs, and I believe the misting helps manage the moisture inside the egg better than just depending on external humidity. If you're interested in dry hatching, this thread may be helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/715902/humidity-for-hatching-duck-eggs.

Best wishes!

That is kind of what this liquid is turning to! Mike a yellowish goo

they seem ok though asleep whilst opening and closing their mouthes so fingers crossed! Thankyou

 

[The Duck Ladie]

Well for the first 25 days it was in the 50s then I put them in the hatcher which is at 67. They all still have their yolks etc no blood just liquid!! First time hatching ducks think it'll be the last time aswell to much stress with ducks lol cute though!

50 for the first 25 days is to high. I run mine 30-40

 

[WVduckchick]

I used to follow the conventional wisdom about keeping humidity for hatching duck eggs at 55% until lockdown but had problems with goo, so now I dry hatch (aiming for 35-45% humidity until lockdown). I also mist and cool the eggs, and I believe the misting helps manage the moisture inside the egg better than just depending on external humidity. If you're interested in dry hatching, this thread may be helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/715902/humidity-for-hatching-duck-eggs.

Best wishes!

I also hatch dry, until the eggs tell me whether they need more or not.

That is kind of what this liquid is turning to! Mike a yellowish goo

they seem ok though asleep whilst opening and closing their mouthes so fingers crossed! Thankyou

Unfortunately, its all a learning process. What works in some areas, doesn't work in others. Too many factors affect humidity for ANYONE to tell you what will work for you. We can only help you figure it out as you go along.

The kicker is that its hard to go backwards if you start humidity too high. So starting low seems to work for most people, then you can always increase the humidity later, if the eggs are losing too much.

Yes, its stressful, and yes, it can have outcomes that are not so pleasant. But I still hope you will try again!

And I hope you will post some pics of the babies when you get a chance.

 

[WVduckchick]

50 for the first 25 days is to high. I run mine 30-40

You can't say that as fact. 50 does work for some people.

 

[newchickmama91]

Well the one I was worried about is wiggling about now and blinking like the others which I'm very surprised about as it looked practically dead. Think I'm going to have to mist them every hour as the goo that's on them keeps going hard so they can't move! So **** cute though one moves everytime it hears my voice

 

[The Duck Ladie]

You can't say that as fact. 50 does work for some people.

Sorry about that, just relating what I was told.

 

[The Duck Ladie]

Did you regulate the air cell?

 

[newchickmama91]

I didn't touch the eggs until lockdown so no but the air cells were saddle shaped when I put them in lockdown so they've been upright in a egg carton

 

[newchickmama91]

The eggs weren't in the best condition when they arrived (shipped) had to put candle wax on a few due to cracks etc but I've only lost one which I'm so surprised about!!