Is my Whole nest ruined???

[MakNat]

We built our Muscovey hens a nesting box, they love it. There is about 17 eggs in it now. None of them have started sitting yet. The last couple of nights have been around freezing. Should I worry or will Mother Nature take care of them???

 

[shelleyd2008]

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Are you sure they aren't setting on them at night? I know my chicken hens do that sometimes when it gets really cold out.

ETA: If the eggs don't actually freeze, they should be okay. It might bring the hatch percent down some, but I would think they would be okay.

 

[MakNat]

Yes at night only which is why I am confused,?? I thought once they started sitting, they are comitted for good??

 

[shelleyd2008]

I haven't had broody ducks yet, but I do know that when my chicken hens are getting ready to go broody, they will set the eggs at night when it is getting really chilly out. I guess it's to keep them from freezing. I wouldn't worry about it, they will probably go broody soon.