Hmmm, I dunno to be honest. I've read that cross-breeding is only a 20%-30% chance of being fertile so I would hate to lessen those odds by removing eggs but I hear you and am definitely not in a position to have 22 freakin ducks all of a sudden.
I am, however, most definitely wanting an offspring from her and Daisy and we are building a bigger coop & run but that's just because of discussing we need two more females for Daisy to give Daffy a break.
Side note: I need to post and get some advice on what I am thinking is trauma to Daffy's caruncles from Daisy grabbing ahold of them during mating, also she seemed to have a runny nose today and yesterday but it is clear like water. (Separate post coming for all that)
I guess what I am waiting for at the moment is for her to start sitting, do the first candling after 7 days and make a decision on how many to let her keep. I mean if only 6 out of 20 (30% fertility) then I would be ecstatic to have that many from her and then just not allow her to hatch anymore after that. I hate that I get attached so easily and can make everything sentimental without trying to. It makes decisions like my first duck, rescued from certain death, having her first clutch of possible babies....I just can't make a broad decision like that.
Please, DON'T mind your own business.....talking with you and others that have gone through this helps me talk things out, think things through, and perhaps bring me down to reality
Or toss the ones that aren't developing and only leave the "good" ones? Now THAT, I could do with no problem.
