The incubation period for duck eggs average about 28 days, although breeds can vary. Muscovy take about 35 to 37 days to hatch.
Momma duck may not sit on the eggs until all of them are laid. Some domestic ducks will not sit on the eggs at all, as they have lost the trait over generations of breeding. Clutch number will vary with individual and with breed. For example, Muscovy may lay 15 to 20 eggs, while an Indian Runner averages about 7 to 12 eggs per clutch.
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The incubation period for duck eggs average about 28 days, although breeds can vary. Muscovy take about 35 to 37 days to hatch.
Momma duck may not sit on the eggs until all of them are laid. Some domestic ducks will not sit on the eggs at all, as they have lost the trait over generations of breeding. Clutch number will vary with individual and with breed. For example, Muscovy may lay 15 to 20 eggs, while an Indian Runner averages about 7 to 12 eggs per clutch.
You might be interested in the following articles about hatching ducks:
The Old Farmer’s ÃÛÌÒÁµÈË:
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Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine:
University of California Cooperative Extension:
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