Artificial hatching of ducklings is a high-tech job that requires mastery of certain methods and skills. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the methods and techniques of artificial hatchling of ducklings.
1. Prepare tools and equipment.
Incubator: The incubator is the main equipment for artificial incubation of ducklings, and different types and specifications of incubators can be selected according to needs. Common incubators in the market are electric incubators, plumbing incubators, etc.
Thermometer: used to monitor the temperature in the incubator to ensure that the temperature is constant within the appropriate range.
Hygrometer: used to monitor the humidity in the incubator to ensure that the humidity is constant within the appropriate range.
Egg turner: It is used to turn duck eggs regularly to ensure that duck eggs are heated evenly and improve hatching rate.
Record book: It is used to record various data in the incubation process for analysis and experience.
2. Choose duck eggs.
** of duck eggs: choose healthy, undamaged, non-polluting duck eggs as incubation materials.
Preservation of duck eggs: Store duck eggs in a ventilated, dry, and cool place, away from direct sunlight and rain.
Cleaning of duck eggs: Before hatching, wash the eggs with clean, warm water to remove dirt and bacteria from the surface.
3. Set up an incubator.
Preheat the incubator: Before putting in the duck eggs, preheat the incubator to a suitable temperature, generally 375 or so.
Adjust the humidity: according to the size and breed of duck eggs, adjust the humidity in the incubator, generally 50%-60%.
Placing the eggs: Place the cleaned eggs in the incubator, keeping the eggs spaced between them and avoiding squeezing each other.
Fourth, the incubation process management.
Turning eggs: During the incubation process, use an egg turner to turn the eggs at regular intervals (usually once or twice a day) so that the eggs are heated evenly.
Temperature and humidity control: During the incubation process, the temperature and humidity in the incubator should be checked regularly to ensure that they are within the appropriate range. If the temperature is too high or too low, the temperature of the incubator can be adjusted appropriatelyIf the humidity is insufficient, the incubator can be sprayed with an appropriate amount of water.
Observe the changes of duck eggs: During the incubation process, it is necessary to observe the changes of duck eggs regularly, and deal with them in time if they are found to be cracked or discolored.
Fifth, the end of hatching and duckling care.
Judgment of the end of incubation: The incubation period is generally 28 days, when the duck egg is observed to move, the duckling is about to break the shell, you can judge the end of incubation.
Duckling care: After the ducklings are hatched, they should be taken out of the incubator in time and placed in a clean and warm place to rest. After the ducklings are dried, they can be fed with the right amount of feed and water. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping the living environment of the ducklings clean and hygienic to prevent the occurrence of diseases.