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Judy: How are things going? Any ducklings yet?? I have a unique (I guess) situation. I have two hens sharing the same nest! They are both sitting/sharing one next with seven eggs. They have both stopped laying. I put water and food up inside the house during the day so they don't have to go...

Judy; That's pretty neat. Sounds like everything is going to plan with yours! Not sure about mine now. She was laying and staying on the nest until I pushed her off to get the eggs. Now she is laying and then getting off the nest. So I guess she never really was "broody" as she was still...

Judy: So she is sittting on a few now. Here is my next question......and maybe a dumb question.........Does she need to still be accesible to the drake so she can mate while she is still laying her clutch? Not sure if each egg is fertilized independently. Such detailed questions! How is your hen...

Thanks Judy: Your comments are a big help. The hen is sitting each day until I take the eggs up. Are/did you check your eggs to see if they are fertile? Or do we just assume and take chances. I have seen her mating with the drake from time to time so that's a good thing. OK, I will wait a...

Jdywntr: Thanks SO MUCH for the helpful reply. I live in North Central MD. She has not laid a full clutch yet but she will continue to set on 2-3 that she lays. I take them up each day right now but she is acting like she would continue to set on them if I let her go. Once she starts...

Mum: I'm looking forward to the replies too.................wonder why I haven't gotten any?? Is it because I am a "new egg" or are my questions answered in another thread. I guess time will tell.

I bought some Australian Spotted ducks from Holderreads last spring. I wanted to try to hatch some eggs this spring with a broody hen. I read Holderreads book on raising ducks and have read several threads here, however, I just can't quite get me arms around the process. Here is what I am...