The infamous bra-cubator!

[Mamaducky]

Welcome to BYC!

BYC is for anything poultry so your ducks will fit right in. There's even a forum especially for ducks:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

I've never hatched anything before but am curious...what's a "bra incubator"? Any photos?

Good luck to you with the duck eggs.

It's nice to have you join us!

Im still trying to get the hang of this site, I believe this is the third time I try responding xD Thank you though! I will try to get photos of the eggs during candling!

 

[Mamaducky]

Im still trying to get the hang of this site, I believe this is the third time I try responding xD Thank you though! I will try to get photos of the eggs during candling!

Couldn't you have chosen something with a shorter incubation period? lol

Hahaha! Yes I am completely aware that Muscovys incubation period is QUITE a long one, but I dont entirely mind having the eggs on me for so many days

 

[Mamaducky]

so glad you joined us.

Honestly was ROFL when I read your intro, but did a search and there are a number of folks who have also tried this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=eggs+bra

I only looked at a couple, but seems the only one who was successful did this when they were already piping.

You should post on the incubating and hatching thread, would love to follow the thread

The only advice I can offer comes from a post in one of the above threads: 1-be very careful during showers and clothing changes! 2-don't post pics - I think that is likely a breach of BYC policy and 3- consider padding to increase the hatching temp.

YES! The fact that others have actaully tried it is what in a way gave me the all clear to do so as well. Ive also rarely seen any successful posts on this topic, mostly because a majority of the women actually gave up mid way of having them incubate in their bra xD I was a little anxious on sleeping with the eggs..in there..BUT it has been 2 nights now and they've stayed quite tucked in. No worries, the only picutres ill be posting (if i can figure out how) will be of the candled eggs

 

[Mamaducky]

Haha I agree

I have to follow solely out of curiosity

More so about how you can get anything done or sleep at night without cracking them... Very creative, indeed

Haha well although it sounds like it could be troubling carrying the eggs around and even during SLEEP, its actually been a joy doing so. At night, they are tucked in very securely, and thankfully I sleep on my back throughout the entire night. I keep them in my area, during the entire day, with the occasional turning of them, and letting humidity play a role, by taking a walk outside in the heat (Florida heat is ridiculous during summer) so the sweat helps in that way, or, Ill fill a small spray bottle and fill it up with warm water (sweat will not always be my option) and spray my "area" lightly, then place the eggs back in. My room at night gets chilly so I sleep with extra covers, and a jacket to play it safe with body temperature

 

[Briza]

It must be contagious because I have the urge to run down to the feed store and buy a hatching egg to stick in my bra.

 

[N F C]

Keep us posted, this is one of the most fun things I've read on here lately!

Good luck @Mamaducky !

 

[Rowsdower]

Having gotten the short end of the stick in, erm, THAT department, I don't think I'd stop at duck eggs. What is bigger than a goose egg?

 

[Briza]

Having gotten the short end of the stick in, erm, THAT department, I don't think I'd stop at duck eggs. What is bigger than a goose egg?

Ostrich?

 

[Onyx Otter]

I think the human body might not be warm enough at 98 degrees. Eggs need between 99 and 102 ideally. They can start to form in the 80's, but it is not good for them and can cause a longer incubation period and deformities.

 

[enola]

....... and the oils from your body will break down the natural bloom on the eggs that protect them from bacteria: