Debs Flock
Crossing the Road
Hi! I know I am just jumping in here but I wanted to ask a specific breed question and can't seem to find an answer. I have a rouen and khaki female. Both started laying eggs in March. I had to move their house and nest box. After the move (about 1.5 weeks ago) one of the hens made a nest in the box instead of using the pine shavings I had in there she went and made a mud and straw nest with built up sides. I continued collecting eggs everyday. Today the eggs were really warm like she was on usually they are just laid and left alone. We left them in the nest hoping one of the girls will go broody. So here is my question, will either of these breeds go broody or are they just layers? The ducks show zero interest (literally none) in the ducklings and goslings I have in the brooder coop. Is it wishful thinking that one of the girls could go broody? Thanks in advance!!
I think it just depends on the nature of the duck. Some naturally go broody and others are a lot less likely. I've heard Rouens don't typically feel very motherly. I'm not familiar with KCs. Let's tag some resident experts.
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