Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Duck Hatching Program cost? and will I get a Tax Invoice with my order?
Our Current Duck Hatching Program includes GST
For every program order you will receive a tax invoice upon receipt of your payment.
How long is the incubation period for a duck?
Hatch'n'Grow ducks take 28days in incubation to hatch. Our ducks are delivered at day 27 of this period, You should start to see your first hatchlings within 24 to 48hours after delivery.
How long does the Duck Hatching Program last?
The Hatch'n'Grow Program runs for 12days. (2 x School Weeks, usually Monday to Friday)
It's been 24hours and a duckling has pipped its egg, but the duck still has not hatched. Is it ok?
Any hatching concerns please do not hesitate in contacting us as each case is usually different.
What Breed of duck does Hatch'n'Grow supply?
Pekin Cross.
You can't tell the sex of a duckling while its still in its egg, however Hatch'n'Grow eggs do have both male & female ducks inside. When they hatch the only true way to tell the sex of the ducklings is by sexing them which is a profession in itself, which involves pressing on the cloaca (the backside).
Our ducks start of by eating duck starter feed, then as they grow larger, duck grower feed pellets will do the job.
This mixture contains wheat, protein in the form of soyabean meal, meat meal vitamins & minerals & vegetable fats.
Our feed does NOT contain any hormones or antibiotics!
Duck will also eat gardens & vegetable scraps, plus insects & bugs. Fully grown ducks will even eat field mice or large frogs, small fish etc.
Can we put our ducklings in water to swim?
Yes, a shallow dish can be filled with water and the ducklings will swim for you.
However, PLEASE NOTE: Ducklings can drown if you don't provide a step for them to get out of the water by themselves.
Its always best to supervise the ducklings in the water and if at any time they look tired or cold put them back near their heat light for a rest.
My child is allergic to eggs can they go near the ducks?
The duck eggs are locked away in the Hatch Box until the ducklings hatch.
Once the ducklings hatch, all of the eggshell should be disposed of immediately if you are worried or concerned about allergic reactions. If allergic reactions are high, its best to take all precautions and only open the hatch box when children are not around.
NO, The flight has been breed out of our ducks which makes them great for pets.
My duck lays eggs, but why don't any of them ever hatch?
If you have a duck(Female), it will lay eggs for you, however to lay Fertile eggs a duck must be housed with a drake(Male).
