When do the eggs become pure?

[GracefulBantams]

I had all my LF ducks running together, but I recently separated them to get pure eggs for hatching. I need to know how long it will be from the time they were separated until the time the eggs will for-sure be pure breed.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I think most people say the sperm can be stored in a female for 3 weeks or more. I would give it a month just to be sure

 

[Buster]

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I know they say that for chickens, but what about ducks? Is it different for ducks?

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I really dont know but i think a month is your safest bet. IMO

 

[GracefulBantams]

Okay, thanks.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

You are welcome. If you like i could hatch them out after a month of seperation to let you know... hint, hint

 

[GracefulBantams]

 

[greyfields]

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You need to discard the eggs for the first five days, then start using them for hatching if you want purebreds.

 

[Professional]

I agree with Greyfields. You may still get some mixes, but waiting an entire month is overkill. On average, 10 days is considered appropriate. It does vary by species, and maybe even by individual. Turkeys would probably need the longest time. Another way to look at it is, start at five days, and even if you still hatch a few mixes, the pures will come when they come, and you'll be getting them as soon as they are fertilized.

 

[GracefulBantams]

Okay, thanks