TJAnonymous
Enabler
I have a question. This is the first time I've ever had broody ducks so be gentle with your responses...ha ha. I had 1 Pekin who became broody several weeks ago. I swear it feels like a month has passed but since I didn't mark the calendar, it may have only been a few weeks now. Anyway, a 2nd duck - a Silver Appleyard - became broody shortly after the Pekin. The two of them have been collectively sharing a nest. There are around 4-5 eggs in the nest. Usually one heads out to the pond with her sisters & the drake while the other sits & guards the nest. They swap out daily, sometimes every few hours. Is this pretty normal? To share a nest and nest duties this way?
I have 3 hens who are collectively raising a hatch of chicks. Might it be the same with two mama ducks raising their ducklings collectively?
I have 3 hens who are collectively raising a hatch of chicks. Might it be the same with two mama ducks raising their ducklings collectively?