Should I move duck nest or not?!

GraceHomestead

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Hello everyone,
Last year I lost all my ducks but 1...all 13 went to my neighbors pond and we herded them back home. Within the next few days I lost all but one. ?!?! They were dropping like flies...

So I had a lone duck who has gone broody. Her eggs of course were not fertile so we switched them with chicken eggs....Then I found a local lady selling hatching eggs of this breed...so we swapped the chicken eggs with duck eggs while she was doing her evening bath.

My problem is she has built a nest in the worst area possible. Under my backdoor steps, next to the box of siding! 🤦🏼‍♀️
I feel like we are stressing her out when we are going in and out or working in the side of the house.

Should I move her or should I just keep her where she is?! I don't want to discourage or break her broodiness!
Thanks
 
What killed all of the other ducks and where did they get killed?

What ever killed them will be back and could get her if she is not in a predator proof area.
 
If she isn't in a predator proof area, definitely move her. It will likely break her broodyness but it's for her safety.
 

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