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Try the Mallard thread. They might be able to help you.

Oh they are very sweet! Nice looking ducklings. I am curious as to how they will look when fully grown. I LOVE the mustard frosted one :)

Congrats on a successful hatch thus far! I don't have experience with mallard mixes but I know a lot of folks here do so I am sure they will chime in. Post pictures of the babies if you can. I would love to see them.

I wouldn't think removing the young would harm the mother. She will "get over it" I am sure. I wasn't sure if you have had ducks or not before. A lot of people expect a "pet" from handling a duck at a young age, which usually doesn't happen. We had to get rid of our WH drake because he was bent...

Why would you remove her from the nest when they are hatched? For show? If it is temporary, I guess that is ok. I wouldn't separate them for good. What do you mean by "friendly?" I hatched two duckling from our incubator and they were handled frequently (after they ate and drank and had plenty...

She is being protective of her clutch. So yes, she is being a GREAT mother! Sometimes all eggs do not make it to hatch. It is fairly common. I would not be handling her AT ALL while she is incubating. It causes undo stress to her and whomever is handling her. I would think the leader would know...

No, not necessarily. Perhaps those folks in that particular thread have more knowledge so you could get a more accurate and quick response. It's not always that way. I have no experience in hatching the "old-fashioned" way so to speak and I know those folks do, so they would be better equipped...

Here is the thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/743710/old-fashioned-broody-thread-for-ducks-2013-edition

Hi! There is thread on here titled "The old-fashioned broody thread" and those folks can really help you out! By the sounds of your duck, she IS broody and wanting to hatch those eggs. I have only incubated eggs so I really can't give you advice on what to do with the stinky eggs. I do know that...