Should I move duck nest or not?!

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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
 
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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