Broody duck, no cover and rain coming

[igorsMistress]

Hi duck folk,

The duck is broody, she doesn’t have much cover and we’re expecting rain. It could be just a light drizzle or a gulley washer, we never really know during monsoon season.
Anyone have thoughts on not freaking her out and adding some cover?

She’s between the door and the wall so there’s nothing directly over the top of where she’s sitting. She’s firmly in broody mode and I’d rather not move her. I don’t want her soaked to the bones and getting sick, but it’s not cold here. Overnight lows are in the 80s

Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hi duck folk,

The duck is broody, she doesn’t have much cover and we’re expecting rain. It could be just a light drizzle or a gulley washer, we never really know during monsoon season.
Anyone have thoughts on not freaking her out and adding some cover?

She’s between the door and the wall so there’s nothing directly over the top of where she’s sitting. She’s firmly in broody mode and I’d rather not move her. I don’t want her soaked to the bones and getting sick, but it’s not cold here. Overnight lows are in the 80s
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Thanks for any suggestions

Is it possible to put a tarp over her?

 

[igorsMistress]

Is it possible to put a tarp over her?

I was thinking about that, it would have to go over the wall and door and wind would likely blow it away.

 

[Blue Raptor]

I was thinking about that, it would have to go over the wall and door and wind would likely blow it away.

What if you put cinderblocks or bricks on the edges?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is she sitting on fertile eggs?

 

[igorsMistress]

Is she sitting on fertile eggs?

Yes she is, otherwise I’d take them. She has been sitting since last week so I don’t want her to give up

 

[Miss Lydia]

Got any leftover metal roofing? etc something rigged that won't blow off or catch the rain and possibly fall onto her.
I hope she stays the duration. My Runners couldn't sit still long enough to brood I don't think. Which is okay by me I have Muscovy! lol