The further into winter we get, the less eggs we receive and they ultimately stop laying all together until spring. This isn't the case for all farmers but we are located in Northern Vermont and we tend to have very dark and overcast off seasons. Starting around September and lasting until approximately May we have a drastic drop in egg production. Ducklings need to be kept at 90 degrees when first hatched and removed from the incubator. ![]() Regardless if you plan on keeping the ducks or give them away, you should be prepared with chick feed, a brooder, chick feeder/waterer and a way to keep them warm like a heat lamp or other chick heater. If this is your first time hatching I suggest doing a trial run with some cheap, local Chicken or Quail eggs as hatching Duck eggs can be difficult and a skill that takes time to learn. It is an art and special care and attention to detail is a must. I can not coach everyone on how to hatch eggs. Please do your thorough research prior to purchasing hatching eggs. Pekins can not fly therefore they can not migrate. Releasing domestic ducks such as Pekins into the wild could land YOU a hefty fine, jail time and also the result of the animals dying. You can always post them on Craigslist or search local farming/ chicken or duck pages on facebook. This can remove the protective bloom and greatly reduces hatch rates.īe sure that you can give the ducks a good home when they hatch or find them a home before they hatch. Do not wash, wipe or rinse off the eggs prior to placing them into the incubator. These eggs are unwashed, mess is normal with ducks and their eggs. If we're able to cancel your order, you will receive the full amount of your shipping cost back but only half of the price of the eggs this is because they are perishable and we likely wont be able to resell them.Īlso note that we do not give refunds if eggs arrived damaged, only replacements. ![]() Be absolutely sure you want these prior to completing your order. That means that your eggs may be packed and shipped in less than 30 minutes. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT GAURANTEED!įor the best hatch rate we ship out every business day.
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