runner ducks nesting

[farmin4myboys]

My runners have two nests they are sitting on them all day but then go in the coop at night will these eggs hatch?

 

[Amiga]

I don't think so, but I will say if they decide to sit all day and night, you need to make those nest spots safe for them. They could be killed if they are not in a predator-proof place.

 

[farmin4myboys]

will do just wasn't sure how long before I should remove the nests they are very protective of them even running off my mean roosters we would love for them to hatch but don't want eggs just sitting out drawing in prey either.

 

[Amiga]

Hard to know - moving nests works sometimes, not all the time.

 

[farmin4myboys]

So how likely are the ducks to continue to set on the nests if I move them. And does anyone know how likely it is that they will successfully hatch once they have skipped a few nights on the nests?

 

[Amiga]

Both are somewhat iffy, but if she start setting again, they are likely to hatch, based on what I have read here.

 

[farmin4myboys]

Well I moved the nests and they abandoned them but I have couple broody hens that took over ... stay tuned i guess.