i was given a male and female manderin ducks two years ago , there very nervous , this year they produced 7 eggs I very foolishly let them sit on them , yesterday they produced 2 chicks , now I’ve no idea how I should be taking care of this family or if other eggs will hatch .
They have laid the eggs over a period of 3 weeks and have sat on them for around 4 .
Will any more chicks hatch .?
I have prepared a larger hutch for them closer to the pond in anticipation of moving the family as I didn’t want to disturb them before .
I have absolutely no experience with ducks prior to being given the mandarins , however the same friend also dropped 3 call duck on me .
The calls are separate from the manderins as they bullied them .
All help and advice appreciated.
I did post in the general duck forum but it was suggested i post here .
They have laid the eggs over a period of 3 weeks and have sat on them for around 4 .
Will any more chicks hatch .?
I have prepared a larger hutch for them closer to the pond in anticipation of moving the family as I didn’t want to disturb them before .
I have absolutely no experience with ducks prior to being given the mandarins , however the same friend also dropped 3 call duck on me .
The calls are separate from the manderins as they bullied them .
All help and advice appreciated.
I did post in the general duck forum but it was suggested i post here .