How long is the incubation period for domestic ducks and geese?
Most geese from the European breeds will hatch in 28-30 days. The incubation period for the China usually hatched in 27-28 days for me. The Eygptian is a separate specie and their eggs can take 30-32 days to hatch. Ducks derived from the Mallard usually hatch in about 28 days. Bantam ducks often hatch a day earlier for some reason. Mandarins hatch in about 28 days. Muscovys hatch in the 33-35 day range. Keep in mind that exterior temperature and other factors may influence the incubation cycle so allow a day or two after the eggs should have hatched before tossing out “bad” eggs. Also, make sure that some eggs that are slow to hatch have not been abandoned when the female left the nest with her hatchlings. Are there things I should do for the female while the incubation period is going on? The most important things are 1) Keep other birds/animals from bothering her. 2) See to it that she has clean water and food handy when she comes off of the nest. 3) Candle the eggs after about 7 day
