How Do You Hatch Duck Eggs Without An Incubator?

While artificial incubation is the most effective way to hatch duck eggs, it's also expensive. There is a natural incubation method that is nearly as effective. For centuries before incubators were invented, ducks have been incubating their own young.

By using a brooding bird to incubate the eggs, you can effectively incubate a small number of duck eggs until they hatch. Find a broody duck or hen. Brooding birds are birds that are incubating their own eggs.

If you do not already have a brooding bird on your farm, you can purchase one from another farm, or a local farm animal distributor. Duckhealth.com recommends Muscovy ducks as the best setters for the incubation of duck eggs, as they can hatch up to 12 to 15 eggs. Duck eggs should incubate in 28-37 days, depending on the species.

Select a nesting spot for the brooding bird. The bird needs a nest at least 16 square inches. The nest needs to be in a dark area, which is safe and free of pests or parasites.

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