Guest Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 My broody Betty has given up on the 3 fertile duck eggs. I separated her from her friend Bob and she was fine until today and has stayed off the eggs. I don't know what to do. Incubators can't be used because we have nowhere to put one. The eggs are cold so I don't know what to do I'm afraid I might have to kill the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Is Betty still semi-broody? If so shut her with the eggs in the coop (IN THE SHADE!) and leave her in there until tomorrow and let her out for a quick drink, snack and poo and shut her back in. See if this puts her back in the mood. If it doesn't put a help post out to anyone near you who has an incy. I would lend you mine but I'm too far away. What stage are the eggs at?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 She is fully broody. Eggs are on their 18th day i think. They are due on the 10th. She is now sitting on them because bob is sat with her. What we are going to do is when the eggs are due to hatch on the 10th we are going to create a brooder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Phew That Was Close ... Well i hope you have a good hatch ... I just had a terrible one Not one de grubbe hatched - They where all green and mouldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Oh no. My breeder said he doesn't think ebay is the best to buy eggs because most fail Did you get your wyandottes to hatch ? I will move betty by herself 2 days before the hatch and then when and if they hatch i will put them in a brooder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes Got My Wyandotte To Hatch He/She Is Lovely ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Aw how cute. What kind of wyandotte ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Why are you going to separate the ducklings from her at hatch? I can tell you it will be a hello of a lot harder and messier to raise them yourself and it is a bit cruel on her. I think it's a Silver Laced isn't it Josh? A boy whatever it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes Silver Laced Oh no not a boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 She gets depressed away from Bob. I separated her but she refused to sit on the eggs. It is hard to make a decision because she doesn't like being away from Bob but she also doesn't like being away from the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I think I would separate her from the others a couple of days before the hatch and shut her in the house while they hatch. I wouldn't remove the ducklings because, as stated earlier, they are really messy inside and will need cleaning out 2-3 times a day, no exaggeration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Oh well ok I will do that. 2-3 days before ? She might settle down when she knows their going to hatch. We have found a home for the ducklings if they hatch. When if they hatch at what age could their go to their new home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I would say about day 25/6 would be perfect. They could leave her at about 4 weeks old but she could stay with them for another 2-3 weeks after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Ok thanks. I will probably go halfway and say 5-6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Sounds good, what breed are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Bali crested runners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I hatched Orville under a broody hen - he's pretty much off heat at 2 or 3 weeks old, but can stay with her for longer Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Aww I love orville he is so cute. My hens are happy now so will just remove her when it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
