Muscovy duck, or indooot - a great option if you are just starting to accumulate their knowledge in the breeding of birds. They are very unpretentious in content. Incubation of eggs of indoids will not be so difficult for a beginner, if you follow the simple rules, which will be discussed further.
Selection and storage of eggs
The female is ready for laying through six months. That is when her puberty begins. Male is one month older due to the fact that this process takes longer.
Indo-egg should be medium in size, slightly larger than chicken, but no less. It has a white color, oval shape. The average weight will be 80 g. It is necessary to carefully examine it for damage. If you acquire germs, then freshness is also important. For an incubator, they must be at least seven days after laying. But not more than two weeks. Those who breed bred for many years, advised not to take too polluted eggs. Incubation of musk ducks will then be done well when the eggs are the same size.
Did you know? The quality of the egg is determined by the dark body (germ), which is clearly visible. And the ovoscope will help to check it. If the airbag is enlarged or located at the sharp end, and not stupid, then this indicates a violation of the shell membrane.
Term and conditions for incubation of indoutok
After checking the freshness of the eggs do not wash. If you want to remove pollution, then sandpaper is suitable for this. Rubbing it lightly will remove all contaminated areas. Do not forget about accuracy, so as not to damage the shell. Otherwise, the development of the embryo may be complicated. Incubation of musk duck eggs can be carried out in any adapted place, and the incubation mode is calculated in advance. The specialized table well helps with it. The place where you will lay the eggs must be preheated and disinfected.
Important! In the case of different sizes of duck eggs, this option is possible: the largest ones are put first, in 3-4 hours those that are smaller. The smallest are laid at the end. Also in 3-4 hours.
We grow up indoutok
The mode of incubation of eggs of Indoori should be carried out in a horizontal position. Important growing conditions. The more they come close to the natural, the better. At the same time it is necessary to remember about the distance between the material and good tray stability in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
As already mentioned, incubation of the indoutok at home is a simple process and helps table.
Incubation Day | Temperature | Relative humidity | The number of turns per day |
1-7 day | 37.8-38 ° C | 55-60% | 2 |
8-29 days | 37.4-37.6 ° C | 40-45% | 2 |
30-34 day | 37 ° C | 70-75% | 0 |
Cooling is done from the ninth day. Start at five minutes. Then you can increase the time to 30 minutes.
Egg incubation mode
The incubation table for indoutok gives a fairly detailed idea of the content of the material. But let's consider it in stages. AT first week bookmarks need to closely monitor the temperature and coups done twice a day. During this period, the organs of the future duckling are formed.
Did you know? In order to follow the coups, you can mark the sides with signs on the shell. So you will not forget about any bud.
In second period The first week is accompanied by good ventilation. Air exchange promotes the removal of carbon dioxide that accumulates in the incubator. It is also necessary to turn over twice a day. Addition will be a solution of potassium permanganate. The color should be pale pink, i.e. non-concentrated. It will serve as a cooling. You can replace the solution and ordinary water. Spray after airing the incubator.
Third week accompanied by an increase in embryo temperature. Therefore, the eggs must be cooled. Do not forget about a sufficient level of humidity, which will ensure the satisfactory development of embryos.
In recent days, cooling is not performed.
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Time to withdraw ducklings
Conclusion ducklings starts with 32 days. It takes exactly 31 days. Mass overlap will be on the same day. The beginning of the withdrawal occurs on day 32 Mass output is performed on the 33rd day of the incubation period. The end of the withdrawal will be correspondingly 34 days. Formaldehyde can be used to stimulate withdrawal or help the duckling. If you have a hen, then care for ducklings (heating) can be entrusted to her. And your care will be reduced to a minimum.
After hatching, it is necessary to contain at a temperature of 35 ° C, gradually reducing it to 28 ° C. Feed the feed.
Important! You can not duck in the first week to plant sawdust or something like that. Better cover the place of detention with paper or cloth.
We see that, thanks to the incubation mode table and simple means (thermometer, water, ovoscope), breeding musk ducks is quite a simple process.
The main thing is that the eggs are fertilized and do not have both internal and external defects. After all, the duckling's health will depend on it. But remember that daily care and maintenance of appropriate conditions require high responsibility.