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Duck eggs didn't hatch, how to get duck off nest
Thanks. I now realize we should have removed some of the eggs when she started sitting because there were too many, live and learn I guess. Will do as you suggest I definitely will have to herd her and lock her out of the coop to get to the eggs. Or risk being bitten! She hisses and lunges when...- foxtailfarmers
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Duck eggs didn't hatch, how to get duck off nest
Our 1 1/2 year old Buff Orpington duck went broody and sat on a nest of eggs for over 5 weeks. It's (past) time to give up, but I am having a very hard time getting her off the nest - this morning I chased her off and covered the eggs with a tray but she seems very distressed and stands next to...- foxtailfarmers
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