Instructions
Answer the following questions to learn more about hatching a duckling! Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Multiple Choice
1. How many days does it typically take for a duckling to hatch from an egg?
a) 10-12 days
b) 12-14 days
c) 28-30 days
d) 35-40 days
(Write the letter of your answer)
2. What is the most important thing to ensure during the incubation period of a duck egg?
a) Turning the egg frequently
b) Keeping the temperature consistent at 99-100°F
c) Making sure the egg is always in the dark
d) Humidity does not matter
(Write the letter of your answer)
Short Answer
3. Describe two stages of the duckling's development inside the egg before hatching.
4. What are two things you would need if you were caring for newly hatched ducklings?
Imagine You're a Duckling
5. Write a short paragraph about what you think it might feel like to be a duckling emerging from the egg for the first time.
Life Cycle
6. Describe the life stages of a duckling from hatching to adult.
Fun Fact to Remember: Ducklings imprint on the first thing they see after hatching, which helps them recognize their mother!