Geese sharing nest. Should I let them or separate them?

[yrtrnc]

I noticed today that one of my geese went broody on a clutch of about 10 eggs. I noticed later in the day that a different goose was sitting on the eggs. I closed them all away for the night but I'm a bit concerned. Should I separate the broody goose?

 

[bhaugh]

If they are anything like Muscovy, setting is a family affair and they will share setting duties and help to raise the ducklings

 

[yrtrnc]

Today they are not sitting at all. I don't think they know what they are doing.

 

[neo71665]

Sounds like they weren't broody

 

[yrtrnc]

Sounds like they weren't broody

They sat on them for a few hours so I thought they may be.

 

[neo71665]

They sat on them for a few hours so I thought they may be.

I wouldn't worry about just a few hours here and there. Start worrying about it when they refuse to leave the nest overnight.