Mallard next in my front flower bed

[rebecca2900]

A Mallard duck made a nest in my flower bed. About 10 eggs so far. She is not setting on them full time yet. I want them all to be safe so I am seeking advice. First, will my sprinkler system danger the duck and nest? Also what do I need to do for her and the eggs to keep them safe and healthy? And what do I do once they hatch? I read that the ducklings can't leave the nesting area for like 50 days. Do I need to build them a little house? Do I fence in a small section of my flower bed for them?

 

[Ducks4us]

Other than not letting the sprinkler get her nest all wet...
there isnt anything else you need to do.
The mom ducks take care of everything. They walk out of the nest on their own when the mom is ready to take them out.. after they are all hatched so usually just a day or two.
Unless you live somewhere you are worried they will get hit by a car or something.
I wouldnt intervene at all if it was me.

 

[Ducks4us]

Im not sure why anything would say that cant leave the nest area for 50 days...
they are out and about following the mom all over, even swimming in rivers and lakes within a few days.
We have wild ones all over where we live
The moms keep them warm and safe!