Muscovy ducklings hatching

[Texasfarmgirl2910]

Good morning! ...I’m brand new here so I’m not exactly sure how all this works...learning as I go, ha!
I have a mama Muscovy sitting on 7 eggs which have begun hatching (I’ve got one so far) my dilemma is that she made her nest in a planting pot which sits high off the ground. That was great for her incubation period but now I’m worried b/c the ducklings are not going to be able to get in and out of this. What should I do? Is it ok to move her and the ducklings once they’ve all hatched? Any ideas or advice welcomed...thanks y’all!!

 

[Jlw0903]

I dont have an answer to your question unfortunately but your muskovy is super adorable! And congrats on the babies!

 

[Ratchnick]

Maybe tip the pot on Its side and tie it in place with wire or something? Not sure if this is a good idea but Its all I could think of. Don't have much experience with broody ducks but you might be able to relocate the clutch.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I move my Mama Muscovy an duckling to their own shelter and fenced in area. That keeps duckling from wandering and getting lost from mama and gives mama and duckling time to bond also not all members of the flock will be nice including drakes so it’s always best to er on the side of caution. I keep mine where everyone can see each other but mama and ducklings are safe.

 

[Texasfarmgirl2910]

I dont have an answer to your question unfortunately but your muskovy is super adorable! And congrats on the babies!

Thank you.....she’s super protective too,lol!

 

[Texasfarmgirl2910]

I move my Mama Muscovy an duckling to their own shelter and fenced in area. That keeps duckling from wandering and getting lost from mama and gives mama and duckling time to bond also not all members of the flock will be nice including drakes so it’s always best to er on the side of caution. I keep mine where everyone can see each other but mama and ducklings are safe.

Thanks so much! I’m definitely going to have to move them. She’s super protective though, so should be fun...haha! I’ll “macgyver” something up to keep them safe. Wish me luck...

 

[Miss Lydia]

You can always toss a blanket or big towel over the top move her to the safe place then lay the pot on its side so she can come out and bring out her ducklings just remove the pot after. Good luck I have some of them mamas too.