[little blue]

I currently have some runner duck eggs in the incubator.
I've read up that much I've confused myself... and am now not sure when I should the auto turner off?!

Is it like hens - 3 days before hatching?
And just how many days should runners take? cos my book says ducks vary between 25,28 & 30 days... but doesn't mention runners specifically!!

Please help!! soon!          

[jameslindsay]

Any duck eggs I have hatched have been 30 days and I turn the turner off 3 days before. However, at times some have started hatching the day before I have switched off. Good luck.

[little blue]

thanks James, I was hoping you wouldn't be far away!!
I've re-googled and read that runners can be 28 days, so I'd better go and check the calander again...

[MiriMaran]

When are they due?

[little blue]

Thursday is "day 28" so any time after that!
the chicks (now five weeks) started Wednesday & the last out on the Friday, so we'll give them plenty of time.
We haven't candled them so it'll be a surprise....