Broody duck. Trying to get her out of that stage

[PollitolovesPio]

I have A duck named Pebbles. She is somewhat broody. I say somewhat bc I have started working the process out of her. I moved her location at night from one area to another. They sleep inside in a protective area in the house. I put her in our room with one other companion and she was fine at night quiet down. No more eggs appeared that night but now I put her outside and she is a bit vocal like a bit unsettled. She bathe and swam and I gave her food and she ate but I need her ti calm down. The neighborhood is not too friendly if you know what I mean. I think the routine so far will work but I wanted to know how long do they stay acting this way. I had one that went on for a while even if there were no eggs. She is fine now but it took a long time. Her name is Pollito and she is a Muscovy this one is a Pekín, the girls honk when they get excited. I read the cage thing but I do not want to go there as I don’t think it’s that bad. Any other tips? Thank you I appreciate the help. Have a great day. Pebbles mommy

 

[JaeG]

Being broody means there's been a hormonal shift. A bird will stay broody until their hormones return to 'normal'. My chicken hens will be broody for up to 6 weeks sitting on nothing, and we currently have Muscovy girls on infertile eggs that have been broody for 8+ weeks.

Both Muscovy and Pekin are broody ducks so this won't be the last time Pebbles is likely to go broody.

 

[PollitolovesPio]

Thank you for your reply. Pebbles was great all yesterday outside with the others. Quiet yet at dusk she started that weird acting thing. Honking and wanting to go inside, I did bring them in and she calm down ate and sat and sleep. She was normal up until night fall. Here it was about 6:05 pm. I am happy she is eating and did swim yesterday so God willing it will be the same today. I will let you know. Again thank you for your reply.