Liz Crain of Leafhopper Farm describes how to hatch Duck Eggs in an incubator, and at the end of the video you get to see one of the lil ducklings hatching!
Be sure to minimize how often you open the incubator, because Ducks need a lot of humidity (even more than Chickens) to prevent complications when hatching. It's best to leave the Ducklings inside the incubator after they've hatched until their feathers are dry and fluffy.
The incubator model we use doesn't appear to be in production anymore, but you can find newer models by the same company here:
http://geni.us/BrinseaEggIncubators *
After hatched and placed in their new habitat, the Ducklings are kept warm using the Brinsea Ecoglow Brooder:
http://geni.us/BrinseaEcoglowBrooder *
Ducks also need more water in their habitat than Chickens, but keep in mind they will drown in deep water when young, so prevent them from gaining access with their entire bodies. Adding a dropper full of Apple Cider Vinegar can extend the water's life and provide the Ducklings a probiotic.
http://geni.us/LFBraggsACV *
Ducks can eat the same food as Chickens. We use Organic Scratch and Peck Starter feed:
http://geni.us/ScratchAndPeckStarter *
It can be a good idea to add some Brewer's Yeast to increase the Duckling's protein intake:
http://geni.us/LFBrewersYeast *
It can also be a good idea to add a little bit of grit for them to grind in their gullet:
http://geni.us/ScratchNPeckChickGrit *
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