can I fill up humidity trays while ducks hatch?
Q. Ok my ducks are overdue by 1 day they are still wobbling but I think the tray might now be full enough if I open incubator and fill it up will it lower the chances of hatching?
Asked by Mike - Sun Jun 6 20:27:05 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No it won't hurt to do that. If your ducks are over due by one day..beware, they may need to be helped out very soon, or they could be born crippled or worse, die in the egg. Ducks take 28 days to hatch. 29 is too long, 30 is very dangerous. Good luck.
Answered by Alan - Sun Jun 6 20:50:09 2010
Q. Ok my ducks are overdue by 1 day they are still wobbling but I think the tray might now be full enough if I open incubator and fill it up will it lower the chances of hatching?
Asked by Mike - Sun Jun 6 20:27:05 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No it won't hurt to do that. If your ducks are over due by one day..beware, they may need to be helped out very soon, or they could be born crippled or worse, die in the egg. Ducks take 28 days to hatch. 29 is too long, 30 is very dangerous. Good luck.
Answered by Alan - Sun Jun 6 20:50:09 2010
when chicks and ducks just hatch they tend to follow the first thing they see. what is this phenomenon called?
Q. They tend to look upon the first lifefrom they see (bigger tthan them?) as their parent. what is this phenomenon called. is it transferrance?
Asked by menokki - Wed May 14 04:10:17 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. imprinting
Answered by knuckleheadmcspazmatron - Wed May 14 04:17:27 2008
Q. They tend to look upon the first lifefrom they see (bigger tthan them?) as their parent. what is this phenomenon called. is it transferrance?
Asked by menokki - Wed May 14 04:10:17 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. imprinting
Answered by knuckleheadmcspazmatron - Wed May 14 04:17:27 2008
Will ducks inbreed? If they do will it hurt or disfigure the babies they hatch?
Q. I only have 2 male drakes and I have 6 female ducks. They are all laying eggs and the females are sitting. When they hatch the eggs will I have to get rid of the babies to keep the male drakes from breeding with them? If they did breed would it hurt the eggs they hatched off, by being disfigured?
Asked by crazygirlwondering - Mon May 22 17:25:51 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The biggest problem with the flock-breeding approach is it's impossible to control inbreeding due to their polygamous nature. In North America, inbreeding, at least with cousins, has been inevitable. Unlike other species I haven't observed any obvious weakening, neurological problems or characteristic changes as a result. Sapphyre Certified Avian Specialist join our group
Answered by Sapphyre - Tue May 23 06:25:13 2006
Q. I only have 2 male drakes and I have 6 female ducks. They are all laying eggs and the females are sitting. When they hatch the eggs will I have to get rid of the babies to keep the male drakes from breeding with them? If they did breed would it hurt the eggs they hatched off, by being disfigured?
Asked by crazygirlwondering - Mon May 22 17:25:51 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The biggest problem with the flock-breeding approach is it's impossible to control inbreeding due to their polygamous nature. In North America, inbreeding, at least with cousins, has been inevitable. Unlike other species I haven't observed any obvious weakening, neurological problems or characteristic changes as a result. Sapphyre Certified Avian Specialist join our group
Answered by Sapphyre - Tue May 23 06:25:13 2006
Is it true that when ducks/geese hatch, the first thing they see they thinks it their mom and follow it around?
Q. And do they follow that person around just when they're babies. Or are the attached to that person for the rest of their life?
Asked by &&&& - Thu Jul 9 09:20:29 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They will follow it until they're mature and realized it was somebody else.
Answered by GA - Thu Jul 9 09:24:11 2009
Q. And do they follow that person around just when they're babies. Or are the attached to that person for the rest of their life?
Asked by &&&& - Thu Jul 9 09:20:29 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They will follow it until they're mature and realized it was somebody else.
Answered by GA - Thu Jul 9 09:24:11 2009
How long do ducks sit on eggs before they hatch,?
Q. My duck Jill is sitting on about 14 eggs, when will they hatch, and will they all hatch at the same times, how will l know when they will be hatched.
Asked by jewelsnz - Sun Oct 8 22:05:39 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Duck eggs need to be incubated for 28 days. That is 28 days from the time she starts sitting on them. It may take her a couple of weeks to lay enough eggs for her to start sitting. When she feels that her clutch (group of eggs) is the right size, she will start sitting. Wait for 28 days. Any eggs that are not hatched after 35 days are probably bad. Throw them away. If she moves an egg out of her clutch then it is bad. Do not try to put it back. bad does not necessarily mean rotten. It may just not be fertilized. There is a drake in the flock, right?
Answered by Blue Eyed Baby - Sun Oct 8 22:14:40 2006
Q. My duck Jill is sitting on about 14 eggs, when will they hatch, and will they all hatch at the same times, how will l know when they will be hatched.
Asked by jewelsnz - Sun Oct 8 22:05:39 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Duck eggs need to be incubated for 28 days. That is 28 days from the time she starts sitting on them. It may take her a couple of weeks to lay enough eggs for her to start sitting. When she feels that her clutch (group of eggs) is the right size, she will start sitting. Wait for 28 days. Any eggs that are not hatched after 35 days are probably bad. Throw them away. If she moves an egg out of her clutch then it is bad. Do not try to put it back. bad does not necessarily mean rotten. It may just not be fertilized. There is a drake in the flock, right?
Answered by Blue Eyed Baby - Sun Oct 8 22:14:40 2006
How long does it take for a fertile duck egg to hatch.. and can ducks have eggs in the mid summer?
Q. How long does it take for a fertile duck egg to hatch.. and can ducks have eggs in the mid summer?
Asked by panda - Thu Jul 22 12:46:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It takes about 28 days for duck eggs to hatch. if they are Muscovy ducks then they will take 35 days to hatch Ducks do lay eggs in the summer,in fact they lay all year round. but they lay more eggs in spring to summer but It is preferable for them to incubate the eggs in the spring If you want to hatch ducklings the mother will sit on them if she has about 12 eggs in her nest it doesn't really matter what time of the year it is. I have already answered your other question like this one I hope I have been of some help to you :-)
Answered by The Sign Painter - Fri Jul 23 08:15:59 2010
Q. How long does it take for a fertile duck egg to hatch.. and can ducks have eggs in the mid summer?
Asked by panda - Thu Jul 22 12:46:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It takes about 28 days for duck eggs to hatch. if they are Muscovy ducks then they will take 35 days to hatch Ducks do lay eggs in the summer,in fact they lay all year round. but they lay more eggs in spring to summer but It is preferable for them to incubate the eggs in the spring If you want to hatch ducklings the mother will sit on them if she has about 12 eggs in her nest it doesn't really matter what time of the year it is. I have already answered your other question like this one I hope I have been of some help to you :-)
Answered by The Sign Painter - Fri Jul 23 08:15:59 2010
I'm having my duck hatch some chicken eggs will they be able to keep up with the baby ducks in our pond?
Q. I'm having my duck hatch some chicken eggs will they be able to keep up with the baby ducks in our pond?
Asked by Tin Can - Tue Mar 25 20:52:48 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Chickens don't swim
Answered by Dave S - Tue Mar 25 21:00:03 2008
Q. I'm having my duck hatch some chicken eggs will they be able to keep up with the baby ducks in our pond?
Asked by Tin Can - Tue Mar 25 20:52:48 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Chickens don't swim
Answered by Dave S - Tue Mar 25 21:00:03 2008
How long do baby ducks stay with their mother after they hatch??
Q. Ducklings in our backyard just hatched this morning and I was wondering how long they would stay there.
Asked by falulah - Fri Apr 25 23:33:10 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Within 24 hours of hatching, the mother duck should march her babies to the water. Sometimes, she will take them as much as a mile away from shere they hatched. If you have water (pond, lake, stream) on your property, the ducks could stick around until autumn.
Answered by margecutter - Sun Apr 27 12:45:36 2008
Q. Ducklings in our backyard just hatched this morning and I was wondering how long they would stay there.
Asked by falulah - Fri Apr 25 23:33:10 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Within 24 hours of hatching, the mother duck should march her babies to the water. Sometimes, she will take them as much as a mile away from shere they hatched. If you have water (pond, lake, stream) on your property, the ducks could stick around until autumn.
Answered by margecutter - Sun Apr 27 12:45:36 2008
flooding in my yard has ducks leaving an egg floating in the water. am wondering if it will hatch?
Q. the water is cold i am trying to protect the ducks and their eggs. i have no other intentions. i live in a residential area, have never incountered wild animals .
Asked by Linda B - Tue Apr 15 11:55:00 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no chance of it hatching even if you found the nest it came from ,the young bird in it will be dead. Incidentally a floating egg means that there is a possbley a young one inside. All you can do is Bin it. be careful you don't break it because the can create a stink.
Answered by wacky - Tue Apr 15 12:20:27 2008
Q. the water is cold i am trying to protect the ducks and their eggs. i have no other intentions. i live in a residential area, have never incountered wild animals .
Asked by Linda B - Tue Apr 15 11:55:00 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no chance of it hatching even if you found the nest it came from ,the young bird in it will be dead. Incidentally a floating egg means that there is a possbley a young one inside. All you can do is Bin it. be careful you don't break it because the can create a stink.
Answered by wacky - Tue Apr 15 12:20:27 2008
Do ducks hatch ducklings without a male ducks?
Q. Do ducks hatch ducklings without a male ducks?
Asked by Olga A - Mon Jun 8 18:25:50 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Without a drake to fertilize eggs, you just have really great eggs for baking with, provided you gather them daily. The duck hen can and will get "broody" without a drake around and she will "set" a nest. However, it's all in vain, unless there's been a drake sneaking in from the skies and flying away before being detected. Don Juan ducks do exist, so anything is possible, but in your case, doubtful. Learn to like duck eggs and the many ways you can use them.
Answered by Fed up! - Mon Jun 8 18:54:03 2009
Q. Do ducks hatch ducklings without a male ducks?
Asked by Olga A - Mon Jun 8 18:25:50 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Without a drake to fertilize eggs, you just have really great eggs for baking with, provided you gather them daily. The duck hen can and will get "broody" without a drake around and she will "set" a nest. However, it's all in vain, unless there's been a drake sneaking in from the skies and flying away before being detected. Don Juan ducks do exist, so anything is possible, but in your case, doubtful. Learn to like duck eggs and the many ways you can use them.
Answered by Fed up! - Mon Jun 8 18:54:03 2009
Eggs to Hatch Ducks????????
Q. I am definitely planing on hatching duck eggs very soon. i need to make the incubator and then i will buy them. I was wondering if there were some good places to get the eggs. i've found some online. So i have some questions Question #1. Where should I get the eggs? Also Location? Question #2. Do they ship? Question #3. How do they ship the eggs if they need to keep warm? Thanks!
Asked by nick j is off the chain - Mon Mar 30 16:18:41 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Murray McMurry hatchery will ship duck eggs, but they are not cheap. And there is no guarantee that you will be able to make them hatch. Try looking for ducklings at your local feed store. They would have everything you would need. Buying a duckling is a sure thing. Eggs may not hatch. Edit: they don't have to be warm.
Answered by doxie - Mon Mar 30 18:07:15 2009
Q. I am definitely planing on hatching duck eggs very soon. i need to make the incubator and then i will buy them. I was wondering if there were some good places to get the eggs. i've found some online. So i have some questions Question #1. Where should I get the eggs? Also Location? Question #2. Do they ship? Question #3. How do they ship the eggs if they need to keep warm? Thanks!
Asked by nick j is off the chain - Mon Mar 30 16:18:41 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Murray McMurry hatchery will ship duck eggs, but they are not cheap. And there is no guarantee that you will be able to make them hatch. Try looking for ducklings at your local feed store. They would have everything you would need. Buying a duckling is a sure thing. Eggs may not hatch. Edit: they don't have to be warm.
Answered by doxie - Mon Mar 30 18:07:15 2009
Hey I had eight ducks hatch this morning?
Q. Hey I had eight ducks hatch this morning?
Asked by James P - Mon May 12 21:18:16 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. False no wait, True Hard to say. Tough question.
Answered by I'm Not Your Friend, Buddy - Mon May 12 21:21:28 2008
Q. Hey I had eight ducks hatch this morning?
Asked by James P - Mon May 12 21:18:16 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. False no wait, True Hard to say. Tough question.
Answered by I'm Not Your Friend, Buddy - Mon May 12 21:21:28 2008
I just bought 3 ducks an was wonderin if a mom duck sits on her eggs do I have to have a heat lamp to hatch'em
Q. There names are Elvis, Ernie, and Ellie. I think Ernie and Ellie are girls. Elvis is a boy I think!
Asked by Katie - Sun Jun 8 17:53:35 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The answer to your question is no. If your duck lays eggs and is sitting on them, you do not need a heat lamp, her body heat will be perfect, thats how they do it when we arent around to interfere!! Good luck with your ducks, hope Elvis does his job!! :)
Answered by answers4u, not insults - Sun Jun 8 21:41:34 2008
Q. There names are Elvis, Ernie, and Ellie. I think Ernie and Ellie are girls. Elvis is a boy I think!
Asked by Katie - Sun Jun 8 17:53:35 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The answer to your question is no. If your duck lays eggs and is sitting on them, you do not need a heat lamp, her body heat will be perfect, thats how they do it when we arent around to interfere!! Good luck with your ducks, hope Elvis does his job!! :)
Answered by answers4u, not insults - Sun Jun 8 21:41:34 2008
how long does it take a call duck egg to hatch?
Q. a pair of call ducks have laid eggs in my garden, does anyone know how long it takes for the eggs to hatch?
Asked by karen190483 - Tue May 16 11:32:44 2006 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Not positive. But, I think they similar to a Chicken, so, 28 Days. Keep them a little Chopped corn out, or, just make them some corn bread and crumble. Keep fresh water close. You can try other canned foods too; Green Beans, Corn, Northern Beans and Spinach are just a few.
Answered by Snaglefritz - Tue May 16 11:34:02 2006
Q. a pair of call ducks have laid eggs in my garden, does anyone know how long it takes for the eggs to hatch?
Asked by karen190483 - Tue May 16 11:32:44 2006 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Not positive. But, I think they similar to a Chicken, so, 28 Days. Keep them a little Chopped corn out, or, just make them some corn bread and crumble. Keep fresh water close. You can try other canned foods too; Green Beans, Corn, Northern Beans and Spinach are just a few.
Answered by Snaglefritz - Tue May 16 11:34:02 2006
how long does it take to hatch a duck egg without an incubator?
Q. i found a duck egg that is fertile.i have had it for 10 days.i have been keeping it under a heating pad in a clean dog bed.the heating pad is on level 2 and i have spritzed the egg with a water bottle.i can see the wings of the suck in the egg when i hold it up to a light.And this circle moves when i tilt the egg the circle has been growing for a while.Is it possible to hatch this duck egg with just a heating pad?
Asked by nikki4454 - Sat Mar 27 13:22:00 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aww that's so cute! Yes, A duck egg can hatch that way. Make sure you keep a eye on it though. You need to have a brooder ready, and also what would be very cute is if you keep by the egg till it hatches then if it sees you first then he/she will follow you whereever you go. I will do that someday. :) Have fun! I hope this helps! Annamarie
Answered by unknown - Sat Mar 27 13:26:57 2010
Q. i found a duck egg that is fertile.i have had it for 10 days.i have been keeping it under a heating pad in a clean dog bed.the heating pad is on level 2 and i have spritzed the egg with a water bottle.i can see the wings of the suck in the egg when i hold it up to a light.And this circle moves when i tilt the egg the circle has been growing for a while.Is it possible to hatch this duck egg with just a heating pad?
Asked by nikki4454 - Sat Mar 27 13:22:00 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aww that's so cute! Yes, A duck egg can hatch that way. Make sure you keep a eye on it though. You need to have a brooder ready, and also what would be very cute is if you keep by the egg till it hatches then if it sees you first then he/she will follow you whereever you go. I will do that someday. :) Have fun! I hope this helps! Annamarie
Answered by unknown - Sat Mar 27 13:26:57 2010
Ok on the 28th day of duck hatching do the baby ducks move in the egg?
Q. Because a friend of mines mom told me that on the day before hatching the baby duck doesnt move because it is saving it energy. Is this Correct and please explain?
Asked by Amber D - Tue Jul 22 14:46:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Incorrect... The egg can actually move 6 days befor it hatches. SOmetimes 8. It all depends on the egg. Most move 3-8 days befor hatch. They move slightly. And more 3 days befor hatch to get to hatching position. And to pip through the egg. They can pip through the egg on hatching day also 3 days befor hatch. They do rest frequently butr then go at it to pip and to get in th hatching position. I own many ducks and have hatched many as well.
Answered by TrueBloodEricNothmanLover<3 - Tue Jul 22 15:10:58 2008
Q. Because a friend of mines mom told me that on the day before hatching the baby duck doesnt move because it is saving it energy. Is this Correct and please explain?
Asked by Amber D - Tue Jul 22 14:46:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Incorrect... The egg can actually move 6 days befor it hatches. SOmetimes 8. It all depends on the egg. Most move 3-8 days befor hatch. They move slightly. And more 3 days befor hatch to get to hatching position. And to pip through the egg. They can pip through the egg on hatching day also 3 days befor hatch. They do rest frequently butr then go at it to pip and to get in th hatching position. I own many ducks and have hatched many as well.
Answered by TrueBloodEricNothmanLover<3 - Tue Jul 22 15:10:58 2008
I am hatching muscovy ducks eggs there beak is in the aircell what does that mean?? and when are they gonna ha?
Q. I have just candled my Muscovy ducks then, they are 31 days old they are going to hatch soon, but i can see when i candle them that there beaks are going into the aircell a bit, dose that mean they are going to hatch soon, plz I would really like to know, :)
Asked by Pussycat K - Fri Sep 25 23:16:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Muscovy eggs hatch after about 35 days. From your candling, it seems that the birds are close to pipping the airspace, but aren't quite there yet.
Answered by Daniel K - Sun Sep 27 01:51:21 2009
Q. I have just candled my Muscovy ducks then, they are 31 days old they are going to hatch soon, but i can see when i candle them that there beaks are going into the aircell a bit, dose that mean they are going to hatch soon, plz I would really like to know, :)
Asked by Pussycat K - Fri Sep 25 23:16:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Muscovy eggs hatch after about 35 days. From your candling, it seems that the birds are close to pipping the airspace, but aren't quite there yet.
Answered by Daniel K - Sun Sep 27 01:51:21 2009
Do only male ducks hatch their eggs? Female ducks do not?
Q. Do only male ducks hatch their eggs? Female ducks do not?
Asked by y w - Mon Mar 24 09:59:56 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, the female hatches the eggs in most species. There is at least one species of waterfowl (I don't recall its name) where the female lays the eggs, and the male sits on them while the female goes off to find another mate and start another clutch of eggs. But this is unusual.
Answered by The First Dragon - Mon Mar 24 11:53:11 2008
Q. Do only male ducks hatch their eggs? Female ducks do not?
Asked by y w - Mon Mar 24 09:59:56 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, the female hatches the eggs in most species. There is at least one species of waterfowl (I don't recall its name) where the female lays the eggs, and the male sits on them while the female goes off to find another mate and start another clutch of eggs. But this is unusual.
Answered by The First Dragon - Mon Mar 24 11:53:11 2008
can i use a heat lamp to hatch a duck egg?
Q. well i have 12 duck eggs and i was wondering if we can use a heat lamp to hatch them and if so what temperature should i keep them? P.s can someone show me the phases the egg takes and how to make humidity for the eggs?
Asked by razgriz009 - Tue Mar 25 07:59:42 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will be vary disapointed when you try to use a heat lamp for hatching any poultry egg. You need to get a good sized incubator. You need to get an incubator and that will come with humidity rings that you put water in to keep the humidity level right. get an egg turner too. Heat lamps dont work, no matter what people say a heat lamp wont work, it cant keep a temperature or 99.5 F and you cant use water for humidity with a heat lamp because the water will evaporate onto the light bulb and the light bulb will explode. what do you mean by stages an egg takes?? well the inside the egg the embryo starts developing. at 7 days old you will be able to see little veins protruding from the embryo. at 14 days you will be able to see the… [cont.]
Answered by PERFECT POMS - Tue Mar 25 17:52:36 2008
Q. well i have 12 duck eggs and i was wondering if we can use a heat lamp to hatch them and if so what temperature should i keep them? P.s can someone show me the phases the egg takes and how to make humidity for the eggs?
Asked by razgriz009 - Tue Mar 25 07:59:42 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will be vary disapointed when you try to use a heat lamp for hatching any poultry egg. You need to get a good sized incubator. You need to get an incubator and that will come with humidity rings that you put water in to keep the humidity level right. get an egg turner too. Heat lamps dont work, no matter what people say a heat lamp wont work, it cant keep a temperature or 99.5 F and you cant use water for humidity with a heat lamp because the water will evaporate onto the light bulb and the light bulb will explode. what do you mean by stages an egg takes?? well the inside the egg the embryo starts developing. at 7 days old you will be able to see little veins protruding from the embryo. at 14 days you will be able to see the… [cont.]
Answered by PERFECT POMS - Tue Mar 25 17:52:36 2008
Where can I put my ducks?
Q. In fourth grade, we tried to hatch ducks but by the end of the school year they never did. I still want to hatch ducks at home. I can't keep them though because I don't have enough space. Anyone know anywhere where I can put them when they're grown yet still visit them when I want to? But I want to be able to visit them. Maybe I can ask my relatives...one of them lives on a farm.
Asked by Grace - Tue Jun 1 17:06:44 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could ask around town if anyone wants free ducks that you can visit. Ask your relatives if they would want some ducks. If you don't want to visit, you can sell it at kijiji.com I hope that this helps.
Answered by rose - Tue Jun 1 17:23:32 2010
Q. In fourth grade, we tried to hatch ducks but by the end of the school year they never did. I still want to hatch ducks at home. I can't keep them though because I don't have enough space. Anyone know anywhere where I can put them when they're grown yet still visit them when I want to? But I want to be able to visit them. Maybe I can ask my relatives...one of them lives on a farm.
Asked by Grace - Tue Jun 1 17:06:44 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could ask around town if anyone wants free ducks that you can visit. Ask your relatives if they would want some ducks. If you don't want to visit, you can sell it at kijiji.com I hope that this helps.
Answered by rose - Tue Jun 1 17:23:32 2010
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