Will a muscovy eat her eggs

[Bantymama]

I just got a pair of muscovies. I have them both in the same pen. She laid an egg and then when i got home from work the egg was gone. I searched and it was no where to be found. She laid another one last night so i put a next box in there and some extra bedding. The pen is secure and inclosed nothing can get in or out except me.

 

[goosedragon]

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I have never heard of a muscovy eating eggs but they are world class egg hiders! It is interesting to watch how well they can move eggs.

 

[MDC]

They absolutely will if it gets broken and there are those ducks that, like any other bird, will do so if they learn that they can break them & get a tasty treat. That could potentially be the reason that someone got rid of her. Also, don't discount other predators unless they're in a predator proof pen. Anything from a rat to a raccoon on will eat eggs if given the opportunity.