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My expectations aren’t too high, I’ve read they are fairly difficult and often need assistance when hatching. I’m glad you mentioned the lower humidity and lockdown day!That is something I did not see when looking stuff up. I will check out that article! Seems very useful

I am going to try hatching call ducks! I was going to get some ducklings but figured I would try hatching some myself first

I do have two seperate hygrometers to use, not including the Incubator one! I’ve seen 60-75% humidity is ideal for lockdown, would you say that’s about right? I’ll post updates! I’m nervous and excited 🤣

Awesome thankyou! Would you say 99° and 50-55% humidity (increasing during lockdown) is good to aim for? Also what day would you recommend starting lockdown? (If any make it)

I have some duck eggs arriving tomorrow to try my hand at hatching. My question is: do I need to subtract the 3 days it took for shipping from the total amount of days? Or do I just start at day 1 when I get them? Just trying to figure out when the lockdown period should start and what not

I will add to my reply now that I have a minute All of the breeds I currently own are fabulous! They’re all friendly. While most of mine are quite nervous at times, they do warm up quickly. They also get along great, but I got them all as ducklings at the same time. Initially my favorite were...

What a flirt haha I’m not surprised that’s what it is! She seems to be the most “open” to mating when the drakes attempt. I did just smear some of the poop onto paper, and it’s actually a dark brown/green. So I feel a ton better. Crazy how decieving the color can be when it’s condensed like...

Do you know how long after they get into the mud/dirt that their poop stays black? It’s been a few days since they would’ve had access to it I’m not sure which duck it’s coming from, but everyone seems to be fine and normal One of the cayugas has been bobbing her head up and down, like...

Sorry! Didn’t notice that

Right now their house is in our garage (getting moved outside today!) We do take them outside when the weather is good. I also feed them meal worms everyday & a few days ago added a mix of meal worms and fly larva. It doesn’t seem like everyone is having black poop, potentially just one duck...

I don’t have a whole lot of pros and cons on duck breeds, as mine are about to turn 5 months old. I have Magpies, Cayugas, Blue & Black Swedish. I did want to say though that if you’re comfy with ordering ducklings online, you can choose which sex you want from most places (like Metzer). That...

I’m back! Not sure if I’m paranoid or if this is actually an issue. I noticed what looks like black poop this morning. I thought I noticed this a few other times recently but brushed it off as me overthinking everything lol But this is definitely black. Is this an issue? What would cause black...

Thankyou for the reply! Just read the article! I will probably end up waiting so I can get two (which was my original plan). And it would only be females! I don’t want to risk a gander hurting/killing one of my ducks from trying to mate. Thanks again!

I’m wondering if a single gosling would be okay if raised with ducklings the same age? Most of what I have found searching online says it would be okay, but I’d rather get some opinions myself. My concern is if the gosling will be effected from not having another gosling friend. I have 10...

Hello friends! We got our first egg this morning!!! I’m wondering if anyone might know which duck breed it came from? We have Magpie, Blue Swedish, Black Swedish, and Cayuga. I thought maybe Cayuga, but I’m not sure if the color is right