Broody duck progression

[Jbently28]

So as some of you know, my WH went broody for the first time and we found her nest under our shop. I could barely get to it but I got a picture and there appeared to be 8 eggs in it. We weren't sure exactly how long she has been sitting. I've candled the few eggs I could reach a couple of times and they all seemed to be doing well. I went out to feed everyone this morning and mama came out. She hasn't been coming at as often for the past few days so I knew it was getting close. I checked the nest this morning to make sure it was undisturbed as I do every morning. I carefully pulled one egg to candle it one last time. It looks as though it is on about day 24. The air cell has the slightest dip in it and there was nice veining and movement. Looks like we might have our babies by this weekend or early next week!

 

[quackiemama]

Yay how exciting! Don't forget we will need to see pics when they hatch.