i got rid of the one that was cracked but i live in an area where there is only a few pet stores. i asked every place i could if they had duck food they said no. i cant seem to find any place that has some. is there something i can make that will basically be ok for my ducks to live off of?? another thing... lets say i have three eggs that i know for sure will hatch. should i weight a few days after the 28th day if maybe one or two arnt hatched. or how long do i wait until i call it and know that they wont be coming out of there shell?? thank you all for your answers
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Where are you located? Try Southern States or Agri-Supply or try checking places that sell horse feed (may be easier to find) %26 they may not have it, but the can probably order it. Most cities have a farmer's market-you could go there %26 ask to see if anyone raises poultry or sells eggs %26 where they get their feed You can do the bread, but in the long run, it's not a good idea. Ducklings need lots of protein %26 something to "grind" to get their gizzards working (since they don't have teeth). You can also try chicken feed, which may be easier to come by, but make sure it's not medicated (ask-it may not be obviously written on the bag). Also try this link-it lists a number you can call for duck chow distributors in your area %26 they maybe able to help http://www.poultryconnection.com/quacker...
What breed of duck are they? Different breeds have different incubation times-I'd give it to ~36 days, then assume the embryos are dead. If they are, don't feel bad-incubation is not as easy as the hen makes it look! Try contacting your area's Cooperative Extension 4-H program (just google you're state's name %26 Cooperative Extension 4-H) if you'd like to try again. They have programs where you learn how to care for %26 successfully raise farm animals (from pigs to chickens to just about any farm animal). You might could get involved in that %26 try again!
If they do hatch, they'll need extra warmth for the first few weeks-check out this website for more information on early duck care http://www.extension.umn.edu/distributio...
Good luck!
Try a feed store. Young ducks usually eat the same food as laying hen chickens. It's usually called mash or laying mash.
The people at feed stores can provide you with a lot of information.
cut small pieces of bread and put in water. I used to feed my ducks this, and they loved it. I don't know the answer to your other question, sorry.
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