Found 20 eggs in nest out in open

[Boondocks Farm]

Hi, I just found 20 eggs in a nest within my mixed breed duck pen. I have 4 hens, so not sure who has been laying which eggs. I have 3 khaki Cambell hens and a Muscovy hen. I have not seen anyone sitting on them yet, but the nest is out in the open, should I build a some kind of enclosure to protect whichever hen decides to sit? If one decides to sit. Thanks for any help.

 

[Amiga]

Oh, you absolutely need to protect eggs and anyone who may want to sit.

I would seriously consider trying to relocate the entire pile, into a secure area. Definitely.

In fact, I would move the eggs.

 

[Boondocks Farm]

Thanks, I will try to relocate the eggs, I was just not sure if it would discourage the hen from sitting on them. Thanks again,

 

[Amiga]

I would err on the side of keeping a sitting duck safe.

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