Broody Duck

[Miss Lydia]

It's contagious that's for sure.
Right before hatch I move nest box with mama chicken into the same set up I do for my ducks. Gives mama protection and gives her time to bond with her chicks, I can relate about broodies I have 3 Bantam cochin broody [I have 2 rooster one is too old and isn't fertile the other is too tiny to bred so no fertile eggs] and 2 Muscovy that are broody, I don't let them hatch because I have 3 drakes and don't need any more.
Your broody chicken must be large to sit on 8 duck eggs.

 

[dustin1025]

It's contagious that's for sure.
Right before hatch I move nest box with mama chicken into the same set up I do for my ducks. Gives mama protection and gives her time to bond with her chicks, I can relate about broodies I have 3 Bantam cochin broody [I have 2 rooster one is too old and isn't fertile the other is too tiny to bred so no fertile eggs] and 2 Muscovy that are broody, I don't let them hatch because I have 3 drakes and don't need any more.
Your broody chicken must be large to sit on 8 duck eggs.

She’s a RIR. I am surprised she is broody. I only see her get off the nest for a little bit in the evening. I didn’t know how many eggs to place. The 8 all fit under her. Thanks!

 

[dustin1025]

If she can cover them all that's great. Keep us updated!

Will do! When should I candle them to see if they are actually developing? Been trying to research a little more. Looks like around 8 days I should have an idea.

 

[dustin1025]

Okay y’all. I just candled a few of the eggs under the chicken for curiosity. The first I think a dud the other two I can see veins and development! Going to wait a little before taking eggs away.

 

[Pollo Blanco]

I have a large dog crate. The weather is getting warm here. Could I make a nesting box with a top in the crate for her and the eggs? I would zip tie some wire on the sides to make sure she is safe. There would also be enough room for a bucket of water and feed.

Bravo!

 

[MerryMeridional]

I'll be following your progress, would love it if you could keep us updated! I have a broody WH, noticed her brooding on the 4th, she may have started the day before though.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sad when that happens. Hopefully there are more growing in those eggs.

 

[dustin1025]

I have 4 currently. The one in front doesn’t seem as alert and active as the others.

 

[dustin1025]

I have 4 currently. The one in front doesn’t seem as alert and active as the others.
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It seems okay. It just isn’t as active. As soon as I touch it will become alert. When I place it near the water it drinks. Just doesn’t seem as energetic.

 

[Miss Lydia]

When did it hatch and did it need help?
Do you have any Poultry Nutri drench?

Sure are precious