New duck owners need to understand what their birds need to grow into the beautiful waterfowl they were meant to be. The ideal temperature for duck egg incubation is between 98°F and 100.3°F. Anything below 98°F or above 100.3°F lowers the odds of a duck successfully hatching.
Make sure you regularly monitor temperature and humidity. If an egg is away from the warmth of an incubator or its mother for too long, the likelihood of a successful incubation drops. This is why it’s important to regularly check your duck eggs.
Put your incubator in an area with a stable temperature. Don’t place it near a vent or under direct sunlight. Duck eggs are incredibly vulnerable to external temperatures and weather; even a difference of a couple of degrees can spell disaster for your eggs.
When you first put the eggs in the incubator, keep the temperature at around 98°F. Duck eggs are also sensitive to humidity. The humidity inside the incubator should stay between 55-65%.
Taking care of animals is no easy task, and duck eggs are certainly not an exception to the rule. With a bit of know-how and the right equipment, you can start breeding ducklings yourself. Practice and preparation will help yield better results.