Hen on her nest

[ECG9155]

I have a pair of free ranging mallards. The hen has built herself a nest in a nice safe and secure location in my yard and has been sitting on it for a week now. I haven’t seen her leave the nest. Should I disturb her by placing food and water in her hiding spot or just leave well enough alone?

 

[sourland]

Leave well enough alone. She is leaving the nest, and putting food there might attract predators.

 

[DukesDucks]

Ducks and all manner of beast and fowl have been managing to raise their young without our intervention. Agree with sourland - leave alone.