Kevin
I am a firm believer in "there is no such thing as a dumb question".
I don't know the exact time after mating that her eggs can still be fertilized but I believe it is only a few days at most. I would leave her with the drake until she stops laying or until/if he is bothering her on...
Again you are welcome. I have not candled my eggs. I may but I have not had luck before with seeing anything. I know that mine have been mating so I am hoping for the best.
I don't know how long yours would remain broody though. I would think that she may actually not continue to want...
You are most welcome Kevin.
If the food and water are that far away then I would block her off. It is recommended that food is placed close (a few feet) to them so that they will get off to eat. I had a runner before that would NOT get off the nest. I had to remove her daily and she would...
You are on the right track. I have a muscovy that just started to set a few days ago on 14 eggs. This is her first clutch. I am toying with the idea of removing them so that they are more human focused but not sure yet. I have ~ 30 days to decide. Good luck with your girl.