First time Broody mama

[terrajoy]

Olive is a runner duck, and from what I gather the fact that she is broody is very uncommon. Around 30 days ago she began to sit on her clutch. I did the candle test about a week ago and compared the egg to an online example, it seemed it was right on track. There were 17 eggs until three days ago when one got the boot. My guess is that she cast out the egg I tested on, dang it. Anyways if I am right she is two days overdue. Is this normal?

Ok thanks.


-T

 

[Miss Lydia]

Olive is a runner duck, and from what I gather the fact that she is broody is very uncommon. Around 30 days ago she began to sit on her clutch. I did the candle test about a week ago and compared the egg to an online example, it seemed it was right on track. There were 17 eggs until three days ago when one got the boot. My guess is that she cast out the egg I tested on, dang it. Anyways if I am right she is two days overdue. Is this normal?

Ok thanks.


-T

It can be 28-30 days so your still in the ball park, now to see if any have internal pipped you need to candle again or just wait it out.They can evn go 32 they don't go by same calendar as we do. Good luck, and

 

[terrajoy]

Thank you! I was starting to become discouraged

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank you! I was starting to become discouraged