Author Topic: Incubation/hatching question  (Read 3539 times)

Kier

  • Joined Jul 2008
Incubation/hatching question
« on: May 15, 2009, 07:33:47 pm »
i have 11 silver appleyard and a call duck eggs hatching in about 2 weeks.I have been told you are meant to keep them in the incubator for about 24 hours after they hatch.Do you keep the heat on when they hatch?its currently 37.5 c

jameslindsay

  • Joined Feb 2009
  • Nr St Andrews, Fife
  • "Blossom" one of my Pygmy Goats
Re: Incubation/hatching question
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2009, 07:43:54 pm »
Yes, you must leave the heat on but if you have an automatic turning device that has to be switched off - 3 days before hatching. I hope all goes well for you, it is a great experience hatching. I once had a miniature silver appleyard, he was a great wee fella. Let us know how you get on.

 

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