Derputy Dawg
Chirping
- Jul 16, 2020
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Two of my ducks were recently killed by a dog. I have one drake and one hen left, and I want to start over and build a new flock. I have three fertile eggs from my ducks, and I've ordered 8 more from an eBay seller which should be here Friday or Saturday.
My remaining hen went broody last year, so I think it's possible to induce broodiness in her again but it's not a sure thing. If I set out some ceramic eggs now, is it possible to get her to start sitting and then swap them out when my hatching eggs arrive? Having her look after ducklings would make life easier for me than raising them myself again.
I still have my old incubator so that's an option too.
My remaining hen went broody last year, so I think it's possible to induce broodiness in her again but it's not a sure thing. If I set out some ceramic eggs now, is it possible to get her to start sitting and then swap them out when my hatching eggs arrive? Having her look after ducklings would make life easier for me than raising them myself again.
I still have my old incubator so that's an option too.