[Chookiechook]

If so.... any advice re temps duration etc..... everything on google seeks to be conflicting

[Kate and her Ducks]

Never don it myself but the info I had suggested it was pretty much the  same as other domestic breeeds.

Also jealous that your ducks are laying!

[Chookiechook]

he he he..... I dont own a single duck!!  I was gifted them from another forum as they wanted them fertility checked and I have a friend that wants them if they do hatch .... also got an EMU egg in the bator!!! but I dont have an emu either

But I had read they were difficult for some reason.... maybe cos they are so small??

[Kate and her Ducks]

WOW! I'll have the emu if you don't want it ! Been far to long since I managed to freak out my other half into a complete tail spin but I bet an emu would do it.









Nor entirely sure how the neghbours (or the ducks for that matter) would take it

[joyfull]

yep Kate that would freak him out for sure 

[Kate and her Ducks]

'Tiz important to keep them on their toes.








I miss the little grinning devil emoticon...

[joyfull]

I did once want rheas as they have such lovely eyes with long eye lashes but then kept having visions of Bernie Clifton and that soon put me off the idea 

[New shoot]

I reckon an emu egg in the incubator would send even the most chicken/duck weary OH into shock     

I'm getting my new coop on Wednesday so mine is already rolling his eyes over what we get next

[Casey76]

Hi Chookie, I haven't had any personal experience, but apparantly they can be hard to hatch because of their short bill.  Many need assistance after pipping internally even.

[Chookiechook]

Thanks for the info   I will keep an eye on them as they are due.... Actually think they are due on my birthday!!!  what a sweet pressie that would be

[orchardlady]

Just had a look in my duck book and there are pages and pages relating to incubation. It's very clear and well written. I've put a link below and it might be worth you trying to track down a copy. Amazon seems a little pricy but you may be able to find it cheaper.

If you don't feel it's worth purchasing if you let me know slightly more detailed questions I'll have a look for you.

OL
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Storeys-Guide-Raising-Ducks-Holderread/dp/158017258X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297527637&sr=8-1

[jinty1911]

he he he..... I dont own a single duck!!  I was gifted them from another forum as they wanted them fertility checked and I have a friend that wants them if they do hatch .... also got an EMU egg in the bator!!! but I dont have an emu either

But I had read they were difficult for some reason.... maybe cos they are so small??

Oh Wow!!! An emu!!! another to add to my MUST NOT lists.  You must post pics if it hatches.   

[Chookiechook]

Orchardlady..... must admit not really keen to buy any books as ducks are really not my thing at all.... lovely but all mud and poo!!  I am hatching for a friend....

The answer I am after is why are they difficult.... and why cant I treat them like chicken eggs??

Assuming its all down to humidity at the end maybe??


And I certainly will post pics if the emu hatches Jinty   Just you try and stop me

[orchardlady]

If you would like to PM me your address I'll photocopy the chapter for you and post it to you. There's all sorts about humidity, position etc.

OL

[Chookiechook]

Many thanks... have done so