Ducks & Goose on the same nest?!

[MollyHSmith]

One of my ducks has been relentlessly broody, so I recently put a few fertilized goose eggs in her nest in the duck coop. Broodiness caught on; now I’ve got two more ducks laying on them, and most recently, my precious goose who laid the eggs! She’s not interested in sitting on her own eggs in her own coop, only the ones in duck coop. I’ve been moving her into her own coop in the evening and letting the ducks take night shift. Basically… what on earth should I do?! Everybody’s hormones are raging and I’m not sure what’s best for them & the potential babies. Any advice is welcome! Picture of Lucy (Chinese/greylag goose) and Desi (Sebastopol gander)

 

[Callender Girl]

I wish I had helpful advice; I don't. My geese fiercely protect their own and each other's eggs, but duck eggs hold no interest for them at all.

In any case, your geese are BEAUTIFUL!