Help With Duck Nesting Habits

[Moby-Duck]

Greetings,

I have a muscovy duck, who has decided to have ducklings. She has layed her clutch in our juniper bush, and seems to be doing fine. However, she has no access to food and water, and she will be there for roughly 30 days. What should I do? Can I go in with food and water now and then? And can I transfer her and her nest to a more accessable location?

 

[DiYMama540]

Is there any way you could just leave her a bucket of water and some food near the bush she's nesting in? She's probably sneaking off her nest some time during the day to eat and drink. If she's safe and comfortable, I would just try taking the food and water to her rather than disturbing her nest site.

 

[Moby-Duck]

I have been giving her plenty of food and water. Thanks for the reply!

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Is she safe while in the bush at night? Dont want her to get eaten

 

[DiYMama540]

That's great! Keep us posted on the hatch! Best of luck to you and your broody girl!

 

[Newfowler1]

Could she roll some wire fence around the area? Maybe like 4x4?. That would be better then nothing should she be at a risk maybe but I needed wire on top here and found out quickly why.

 

[Newfowler1]

Any update on your gal? Is she safe and sound?