Duck nest on property

[eastcoaster91]

Duck built a nest in my fire pit. It's a Muscovy from what I've seen. Pretty sure she layed her eggs in the past couple of days. Only got a quick glance at them(estimated 10-15 eggs) last night upon trying to shoo her away since I have dogs. After seeing the nest I've decided to wait it out and just take my dogs out on a harness and leash. Main question here is it possible that I could leave some type off food for her so she does have to stay too far.

 

[eastcoaster91]

Here she is in all her glory

 

[Miss Lydia]

Aww she is so pretty. Yes you can get some type of chicken feed only problem is once you put food out and leave it out it will draw predators she will be vulnerable enough just being out in the open but with food close by she won’t stand a chance

 

[eastcoaster91]

Aww she is so pretty. Yes you can get some type of chicken feed only problem is once you put food out and leave it out it will draw predators she will be vulnerable enough just being out in the open but with food close by she won’t stand a chance

I was also thinking this. I figured I would ask first. I'm 27 and other than an occasional bird's nest in a tree this is a new experience for me and my nephew to watch unfold. I want to try and keep her and her nest as safe as possible without overstepping and stressing her out.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well you could build a secure pen around her put a secure cover on top and then you could feed her . Keep her and ducklings safe for ever.

 

[Jpat]

Well you could build a secure pen around her put a secure cover on top and then you could feed her . Keep her and ducklings safe for ever.

All the duckling hugs you could get!

 

[eastcoaster91]

She let me get close even before she made the nest. So my hope is with all the ducklings around and I'll be able to befriend them. I'm definitely going to keep up with them and take all the pictures I can.

 

[pallas]

What an odd way to get introduced to keeping ducks

 

[eastcoaster91]

What an odd way to get introduced to keeping ducks

That's what I said lol I went from trying to remove a wild duck from inside of my fire pit, to trying to figure out how to keep her as safe as possible.

 

[pallas]

Its impossible not to love them !