Hatching Duck Eggs

[nancydeaver]

Is it true that if you touch a ducks eggs they will abandon them? Our duck has been sitting on her eggs for about 3-4 weeks now, and my daughter wanted to feel them to make sure they are warm. Is this OK? Or should we just let her do her thing?

 

[sourland]

Well, if the mother is setting on them, they are warm. They've been doing this for eons to assure the continuance of the species. No a duck will not abandon the nest if you 'touch' the eggs. She might, however, bite you.

 

[chickenma]

A broody duck can hurt a child really bad. They can be aggressive to protect the eggs.
Don't let a child be near an duck that's sitting on eggs. Becareful with going near it.