Mallard Duck Help

[janiedoe]

Hello again. Nice picture.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us. Great picture !

 

[Alig29]

Why don't you think the eggs are viable?

Earlier this week, one of the eggs looked as if pipping had occurred but no further action. The eggs also seem to be getting darker.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[Alig29]

Impressive to get the photo!

Thanks. The mother has allowed me to get close enough to take photos with zoom lens, but she watches me closely.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, Welcome to BYC! I would remove the eggs, she will not lay another clutch until those eggs are gone. Make sure you are at a safe distance when you smash them. This happens to them in the wild when a coon gets the eggs, most often they will lay another clutch. I have had my mallards lay three clutches in one season.

 

[raingarden]

She will give up soon. Hopefully, before the rotten eggs start popping.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us