Indian Runner sitting longer

[Rasputia]

So, I have two Indian Runners and my female (BJ) has a clutch of 14 eggs. I noticed a week ago she was sitting on them during the day but not really at night. Now she is sitting all day and night. I do not know when she started sitting , so my question for anyone is: How do I know when the eggs would hatch?

I have checked them over the weekend but I didn't notice anything different. I have hatched chickens and ducks before but I knew when I started. My boy Runner (Aflac) is very protective of the yard, but the past few days he has gotten more aggressive towards the other animals who get close to the duck pen.

 

[Kevin565]

You could guesstimate the time based on when you first saw her sitting. Have you tried to candle the eggs to see how far along they are?

 

[Rasputia]

Thanks Kevin565. Never tried candeling before, I will try that today. I just dont want to disturb her any more than the dogs do. If I candle will I be able to see a figure? I know when I hatched the pevious ducklings (hatched by my chicken) I could feel weight and when it was the day before hatching I could hear peeps.

 

[Kevin565]

I've also never candled eggs before but i believe you should be able to see a figure.

 

[jdywntr]

I've also never candled eggs before but i believe you should be able to see a figure.

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I've never candles, tried but not sure. I had the same thing happen with my runners, I just guessed (and was way off

) I ended up putting a large dog kennel over my female and the nest because the others were picking on her and still laying in the nest. Silly ducks