Moving nest?

[rp riley]

I have a duck that I think is acting broody. I saw her little nest but there is only two eggs in it. It is not in a safe spot. If I move those two eggs into a coop and let her start laying eggs there will she want to sit on them?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Maybe but even if she doesn't, the nest can't stay in an unsafe place.

 

[50-45-1]

Make the move to happen after dark tonight.
Put her in her new spot on the eggs and maybe she will stay put.
Worth a try.
If you have a large dog kennel cage you could choose a dark quiet safe spot for her to finish out her brood in the cage.
Sometime moves are a success, sometimes not, but do it after dark for more success.

 

[50-45-1]

If she is not sitting on those eggs all night, she is not fully broody yet.
She is just building a clutch, or just laying eggs outside and is not going to go broody. You will find out tonight with your flashlight for sure.
If she is not in full broodey mode she will fight being caged in the morning.

 

[rp riley]

If she is not sitting on those eggs all night, she is not fully broody yet.
She is just building a clutch, or just laying eggs outside and is not going to go broody. You will find out tonight with your flashlight for sure.
If she is not in full broodey mode she will fight being caged in the morning.

I’m not sure if she is sitting on them at night even. She sure is acting weird though. She has her head tucked in running around and quacking loud whenever I go out there. Thanks for the info