Questions about broody ducks ??

[chicken5]

I have two muscovies and one rouen broody right now. My first question is about the rouen. She will sit in her nest for hours. Then get up and hang out with all her friends for part of the day. Back to the nest again after that. I thought she had to sit most of the time. If she keeps getting up like this, will the eggs still hatch? Second, one of my muscovies has made her nest quite far from the house. She made it in an old dog house. Will she continue to sit if I move the her, the house, and her eggs. I fear predators with her being way out there. Not sure what to do ??

 

[pirtykitty]

Did your Rouen ever hatch her eggs????