Broody duck question

[steadfastcluckworks]

My broody Rouen duck has been sitting on her nest for 30 days today. I still see no signs of ducklings. She kicked one egg out 2 days ago. She has faithfully sat on her nest and barely leaves. Should I be concerned? Will it be obvious when they hatch?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Have you candled any of the eggs?

 

[Yardmom]

Did you start the count after sitting for 24 hours. If you can use a cell phone to candle.

 

[steadfastcluckworks]

I have not candled the eggs. She is refusing to get up from the nest. Should I make her get off and candle them? I was afraid I would disrupt the process if I candled this late. I started the countdown from the day she started. I assume I should have started the countdown from the second day?

 

[steadfastcluckworks]

I went in to check and we now have 3 ducklings hopefully more to come. Thanks for both of your responses.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well Congraulations