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I've never used a broody break cage. With my chickens I just usually let it run its course. My Muscovy will brood all spring into fall if I don't try and break them. And that takes a while. As long as my hens are coming out to eat drink and dust bathe I usually don't mess with them unless they...

Sounds like you have your work cut out for ya. I hope you can help her see what she needs to do, ducks are flock animals maybe she'll change her mind and at least look for another friend for her duck, Oh and did she buy fertile eggs?

Why not suggest she look on craigslist or here on BYC at rehoming forum for ducks for her lone duck. Ducks can die from brooding long and not taking care of themselves. Breaking them sure isn't an over night thing believe me I have Muscovy and they are hard to break but I don't give up I just...

I agree there should be visible signs of veins by now. So sorry. I also agree with getting her off the nest and destroying the nest. I usually have to place something over the nest for a few days so she won't go back to it even after taking the eggs and messing up the nest.