Preparing to set call and pekin duck eggs! Hatch day should be March 4, 2021 if all goes well!

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Did she come out?

No unfortunately. I had to cut out a piece of my deck and she still refuses to come out. Not even for food.

 

[WVduckchick]

Can you watch from a distance? She will have to come out for food and water eventually.

My dog got bit by a snake once, and went up under my deck. We had to dig him out because we could tell he was hurt. Does she seem to be in any pain, or just hanging out?

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Can you watch from a distance? She will have to come out for food and water eventually.

My dog got bit by a snake once, and went up under my deck. We had to dig him out because we could tell he was hurt. Does she seem to be in any pain, or just hanging out?

I’ve been watching and so far she hasn’t come out. She did peek her head out once but wouldn’t come through. The bowls are in a place where I can watch them. She isn’t hurt that I can tell. She seems to just be hanging out.

 

[WVduckchick]

I’ve been watching and so far she hasn’t come out. She did peek her head out once but wouldn’t come through. The bowls are in a place where I can watch them. She isn’t hurt that I can tell. She seems to just be hanging out.

try not to worry too much then. Might consider blocking her under there overnight, if she doesn’t come out this evening, if there is any threat of a predator getting to her. Could she have eggs under there? Or is it a young one?

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

try not to worry too much then. Might consider blocking her under there overnight, if she doesn’t come out this evening, if there is any threat of a predator getting to her. Could she have eggs under there? Or is it a young one?

It’s pretty much sealed off but predator access is definitely possible. If needed I’ll throw some food to her and water. I can turn on the bright lights and radio to deter predators again. I don’t think she’s laying yet but she is around 4- 5 months.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Do you have a long tape measure? I wonder if you poked her with that and the crinkly noise would get her moving? Once she finally decides to come out, do you have something to block it off so they're unable to get under there again? I hate this for you because I know you're unable to sleep well and this is causing you a lot of worry (I'd be this same way). I wish she'd come out. Pickle sure is being a little Pickle (of course I mean that in a loving way)

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I wonder what's keeping her under there this long, especially since she's not possibly broody. That's driving me crazy so I can only imagine how you feel

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

I’ve got some great news!!! I finally managed to get her out this morning. I removed a board then lured her over with some cat treats!! Pickle is now swimming with her sister. Thanks so much for all the help guys!

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

Also Chip (the first duckling hatched this season) laid her first egg today!

 

[WVduckchick]

Awesome news on both fronts!! I love Pickle's color.
Nice size egg for a first one too! I usually see eggs increase in size a little after they start laying more consistently .



I apologize for cross posting to those that have seen this, but had to share here too.