Q: incubating Pekin duck eggs

Answered by suetrys on 3/2/2004, 8:12 am

A: incubating Pekin duck eggs

> Im gonna incubate a few pekin duck eggs. I already have an
> incubator but I have some questions about the instructions
> and incubator. Im a bad speller, and am totally clueless
> about Pekin ducks so bear with me, ok here it goes
> 1. Is there a certain amount of time Pekin eggs need to be
> incubated
*Most duck eggs hatch between 28 to 33 days.

> 2. How long does it take the ducks to dry off
*It only takes a few hours usually for them to be dry. They can be kept in the incubator for a bit if they are very wet.


> 3. what is candeling
*Candleing is when you put a bright light up to the egg or flashlight and see through looking for a fertile egg.

> 4. How do I sanitize the eggs before incubation if there is
> a special product to do so what is it and where can I buy it
*I just put the eggs in the incubator. I always use the cleanest eggs.

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> 5. what should the temp be to hatch the ducks
*Most eggs require a temp of 99

> 6. I've heard I need a brooder, how do I make one
*Most use a cardboard box and hang the light in a corner. It's the cheapest way. You can build a box out of wood also. Use extreme caution that the light is hanging securely and safely away from the sides of the box.

> 7. How many times should I flip the eggs a day (ive heard
> different answers
*2 to 3 times a day is good. Put an X on one side of the egg with a pencil and an O on the other. That way you will know you turned them all each time.

> 8. Anything more I need to know about raising the ducks,
> daily mantinace, time spending ect.
*Do lots of research. Visit sites on raising ducks, read books, until you are sure you feel comfortable enough to hatch and raise them.

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> Thanks alot to whoever answers this!
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