Pekin Duck is sitting on 19 eggs!

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Hi All,
I've just joined BYC and I think its great.
Firstly I have 3 Pekin Ducks (one male and two female) and one of my females has been sitting on 19 eggs for 10 days now! The lady I got the ducks from says she has hatched some babies before but only seven babies. I fear that 19 eggs is too much for her. I've candled them and they ALL appear to be developing. Will they all hatch!? If they all hatch will some die as she won't be able to keep all of them warm. This is the first time I have tried to have ducklings. Any Tips? What should I do?
I've attached a pic of her on the nest :)
 
Welcome to BYC!

That is one dedicated, good momma. She should do well with her ducklings, even though she's a pekin (they don't usually go broody). If it gets cool, supply a heat light for them to use.
I would love to see pictures after they hatch.
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Best of luck!
 
Thanks so much! I am so excited.. Will be sure to post some pics!!
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Thank you again
 
Good luck with the hatch! That would be excitng to have all of those little ones running around. Keep us posted!
 

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