Should I take mother duck out from nest?

[Smurfypop]

My saxony duck has hatched out 1 duckling two days ago. Another is still in the process of hatching today. She hasn't left the nest since yesterday morning and it's 4 o clock now. Should I take her out of the nest for a while to eat and drink? She is seriously cranky.

 

[ralph a]

No i would not. She will not stay so long as to harm her self. But i would make sure the first guy to hatch has water and a little feed. Maybe a small dish of water and food by cranky mom and see what happens

 

[quackingdom]

No, don't take her out yet. At least wait until all the eggs are hatched. But you can put some food and water right by her or very close to her.

Edit: But it wouldn't actually HURT anything for her to be out for a minute or two, just to have a sip of water and a bite of food. If you're worried, you can go ahead, just make sure she's not gone long.

 

[DuckGirl77]

I agree, leave her be until they all hatch; she should know when to get off the nest.

 

[Smurfypop]

I will leave her be. Thanks guys. I'm just over worrying perhaps. First timer here here is a picture of the first baby.

 

[DuckGirl77]

I will leave her be. Thanks guys. I'm just over worrying perhaps. First timer here

here is a picture of the first baby.

You're welcome and I think every duck lover over-worries about these kinds of things!

So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the little webs!