Broody Runners

[RustyMac]

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 ?

 

[dorsetduckowner]

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]

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