new member - What do I do with Duck Eggs in my planter?

[jjordan68]

I have a new duck egg every morning in my flower pot. Up to 5 now. I never see the duck sitting on the eggs. Not during day, not during middle of the night. Are the eggs fertilized? Are they rotting? We have ducks in our yard hanging out everyday but not on the nest. I live on a lake. What advise do you have?... to leave the eggs, move them, toss them, eat them?

 

[sourland]

Well, what you do is your choice. The duck hen is building a clutch prior to going broody. Eventually she will start setting if you leave the eggs there.

 

[janiedoe]

Hello, welcome to BYC!

 

[Boppo]

Just a hint. We had a member here before who got deeply involved in trying to protect a broody duck who laid a nest in the member's garden. It nearly drove the member to distraction. I don't know if any of us heard the end of 7thArchAngel's story, but I don't think any of the ducklings hatched.

You might either build a protective perimeter around the nest now while the bird is still coming and going, or resolve not to worry, or else toss the eggs.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to hang out and explore.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Are you going to let her set there?

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Tami2]

Hello & Welcome jjordan68 to BYC! So happy you joined.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.