Duck Eggs

[jmwildes31]

I have a female rouen who is continuously moving her nest from one side of the coop to the other. This results in her leaving behind eggs, particularly the ones that are in development, thus they simply die. Does anyone have any recommendations for this?

Jessica (Georgia, USA)

 

[chrismahon]

Hello Jmwildes31 and welcome to the forum. I know little about ducks, but a chicken behaving like that would be a sign of insecurity or a large variation in temperature in the coop. She should be on her own in a small and secure rearing unit, so there would only be space for one nest anyway.

 

[Tim]

Rouen ducks aren't good sitters. I would use an incubator to finish off the eggs or try to confine her a little by putting something in the way so she can't move next location again and see if she will stay put.

Tim