So right now I have 2 females ( 1 mallard, and 1 medium weight mix) sitting on 2 separate nests ( though they are right next to each other)
Anyways....
I'm expecting Edgar's ( the mix) eggs to be hatching soon, I have candled them and I can see a fully developed ducklings moving around, no chirps yet. When they hatch, should I remove them and the 2 mothers down to a brooder? It's still staying fairly warm here, mid to upper 70's has been the average, and its doesn't drop down below 60ish during the night. If not, should I put up and x-pen in the coop so that they are separated from the rest of flock? ( I leave the coop door open during the day so they can run around in their fenced in yard).
I have hatched dozens of ducklings in incubators over the years, but never from a broody. Thanks!
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UPDATE
They are hatching!
all of them have pips, and one is almost all the way out
. I divided the copp in 1/2 with an x-pen for the momas and their ducklings, with a separate feeder, and waterier. I will post pics when they are all hatched out
Anyways....
I'm expecting Edgar's ( the mix) eggs to be hatching soon, I have candled them and I can see a fully developed ducklings moving around, no chirps yet. When they hatch, should I remove them and the 2 mothers down to a brooder? It's still staying fairly warm here, mid to upper 70's has been the average, and its doesn't drop down below 60ish during the night. If not, should I put up and x-pen in the coop so that they are separated from the rest of flock? ( I leave the coop door open during the day so they can run around in their fenced in yard).
I have hatched dozens of ducklings in incubators over the years, but never from a broody. Thanks!
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UPDATE
They are hatching!
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