On the 28th February 2021 I decided that I was going to try and incubate some 'DUCK EGGS' bought from a supermarket..
I decided to buy the duck eggs from Waitrose in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire.
I heard that this was done last year during the lockdown and decided that I would love to try this too..
On 29th March 2021, one of my Braddock Duck Eggs Hatched!
I was very excited at the thought of 'saving' a life.
As you will see, I am very much an animal lover and love the thought of a life being created and having a wonderful life!
I have not taken this decision lightly, simply because you have to think of the bigger picture with what will happen to any that may hatch.
Luckily my mum and dad live on the river and have the RIVER CHESS running right at the back of their garden so they will have lovely beautiful place to live..
I decided to buy the duck eggs from Waitrose in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire.
I heard that this was done last year during the lockdown and decided that I would love to try this too..
On 29th March 2021, one of my Braddock Duck Eggs Hatched!
I was very excited at the thought of 'saving' a life.
As you will see, I am very much an animal lover and love the thought of a life being created and having a wonderful life!
I have not taken this decision lightly, simply because you have to think of the bigger picture with what will happen to any that may hatch.
Luckily my mum and dad live on the river and have the RIVER CHESS running right at the back of their garden so they will have lovely beautiful place to live..
First box of duck eggs bought from Waitrose Supermarket in Leighton Buzzard on 28th February.
Pictures of the incubated duck eggs after 5 days..
I have kept the incubator at a temperature ranging between 35 degrees and 40 degrees.. Out of 6 eggs it looks like 2 are reasonably hopeful. I will try another box to see if any more will develop. Pictures of the incubated duck eggs after 9 days..
You cannot really see in the pictures however the little duck inside was wiggling around and appeared very strong.. Will continue to check them every few days.. |
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This is my simple set up with my eggs in the incubator..
I have kept the temperature at a steady 35-40 degrees
Fingers crossed for new arrivals around 28th March 2021.
I have kept the temperature at a steady 35-40 degrees
Fingers crossed for new arrivals around 28th March 2021.
Pictures below of my little miracle!
28th March 2021 - 29th March 2021
28th March 2021 - 29th March 2021
Below are pictures of where I am hoping to release my ducks when they are old enough..