Broody Pekin behavior

[Stephen Brinson]

We have a Pekin that is broody. She has built a nest on the edge of the pond. She has collected 8 eggs. We see her on and off the nest at random times.
How many eggs will they sit on? Are pekins good sitters? Do ducks get off the nest regularly while sitting?

We don't really know what to expect but are happy to get some more ducks.

 

[Skipper81]

From my experience with pekins the males are the better parent
I had 1 girl go broody but she was not on nest as much as my Drake he did most of the sitting
It's rare for a female Pekin to go broody wish you luck with this girl !!!

 

[Stephen Brinson]

We do not have a pekin drake. We are excited to have ducklings on the pond but are curious about why she is off the nest so much. We it just because she was collecting eggs?

 

[Skipper81]

Honestly I'm not sure if she would follow through sitting on them for a month
I've read they don't and in my experience they don't.
Almost like they have the general instinct but make all the wrong mistakes like taking a few days off or forgetting about eggs.

 

[Mrs.SWhite89]

They are not good at hatching eggs fully. I have one on 8 eggs, but have to watch as the end comes, they are not good parents. Be prepared to take the eggs and incubate, hatch and brood just incase if they are devloping.