The last 2 ducklings hatched. So I have 6. I originally set 11 eggs. 3 were infertile, 1 an early quiter, 1 a late quiter. Not to bad. I'll post pics after they are all fluffy.
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So now I’ve seen my cockerel doing his job but I have 4 broodies. My eggs that are due 2/24 I had 9 developing on day 10 candle. So I’m going to try a staggered hatch. I’ve never done one before. I put 13 eggs in today and marked them. At lock down I’ll move the 9 others to my janoel 12 to hatch. I would let my broodies have eggs but they are insisting on cramming 3 to a milk crate, I foresee broken eggs or trampled chicks. If I can convince someone to move to the bigger tote nest box, I’ll give them eggs instead of using the janoel.
The last 2 ducklings hatched. So I have 6. I originally set 11 eggs. 3 were infertile, 1 an early quiter, 1 a late quiter. Not to bad. I'll post pics after they are all fluffy.
Ya that’s a good idea. I really do prefer to hatch with my broodies that’s why it took me so long to replace the janoel 12.Broody hens are a great help when you're trying to do a staggered hatch! Even if you just want to put the other eggs under them while the first batch is hatching and it will give you time to clean it out in between too if you decide you want to put them back in the incubator.
Ya that’s a good idea. I really do prefer to hatch with my broodies that’s why it took me so long to replace the janoel 12.
That's great! I checked my duck eggs yesterday and there's definite growth. Hopefully I can get at least 20 of them to hatch.The last 2 ducklings hatched. So I have 6. I originally set 11 eggs. 3 were infertile, 1 an early quiter, 1 a late quiter. Not to bad. I'll post pics after they are all fluffy.
Wow, I'm glad you found what works for you. It sounds like hatching can be really tricky in your area.
If I remember correctly these are some of your Isbar eggs is that correct? After having 5 hatch yesterday, from an assorted egg lot, I'm impressed with the breed. Why have you chosen this breed to focus on?
Having to go to work stinks when you're hatching.