Broody Runners

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RustyMac
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Broody Runners

Post by RustyMac » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:16 pm

Hello all,
I am new to the forum this morning. I have three female runners and one drake. For the past two days one of the females has been sitting on a clutch of about 10 eggs. Today I notice that a second female sitting with her side by side on the nest. Is this usual practice ?
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dorsetduckowner
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Re: Broody Runners

Post by dorsetduckowner » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:43 pm

welcome :)

In short, yes nest sharing is quite common :)

Are you planning on letting them sit and hatch the babies?

zo
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RustyMac
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Re: Broody Runners

Post by RustyMac » Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:13 pm

Thank you Zo, they seem to be quite happy sharing so I'm not going to interfere. :D
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