Sad day :(

[samueljosephus]

My flock was taken by a predator last night. Only one survivor last night and she's not looking too good.

We were planning on incubating some eggs next week, but now that's not possible if we aren't getting eggs anymore.

I put 5 eggs in the refrigerator yesterday- laid yesterday morning. Does anyone have any experience in hatching ducklings from refrigerated eggs?

 

[JoshB]

Ugh firstly, this is just horrible, horrible news. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Secondly, welcome to the community and thank you for joining.
I don't personally have experience with hatching ducklings from eggs at all so I can't help much there.

 

[chrismahon]

Hatching ducklings is the same as chicks, until they have hatched of course. No problem with them in the fridge for up to 7 days, then leave 24 hours to reach room temperature before putting them in the incubator. Hatching eggs rapidly lose their 'hatchability' over time, and after 8 days don't bother.

 

[baby ruth]

omg I'm so sorry

 

[Asimov I]

@samueljosephus im so sorry to hear this. how are things going this week?