Egg incubation

[DuckandRabbitLover]

Today I went outside to check my Muscovy eggs that I was going to let them hatch and I found that one of my chickens decided to go broody on them. What should I do?

 

[Jenbirdee]

@Miss Lydia said
I am not sure a chicken will sit 35-37days unless she doesn't have a broody Muscovy then she could try the hen.
Chicken sit 19 to 21 days and a Muscory egg needs a lot longer
And the sad part is if she gave up close to the end when the ducklings are almost fully formed

 

[DuckandRabbitLover]

That is what I thought. Thank you.

 

[DuckandRabbitLover]

Any tips for encouraging the Muscovies to sit?

 

[Jenbirdee]

Any tips for encouraging the Muscovies to sit?

OK, I asked Miss Lydia again. She’s a duck expert and she has Muscovy , but she can’t get on BYC ever since the hurricane that destroyed her Internet several months ago anyway this is a snapshot of our chat regarding your question-

 

[DuckandRabbitLover]

Glad for the help. The Google machine is rather generalized.

 

[DuckandRabbitLover]

What outdoor temperatures are dangerous for eggs before a hen begins to sit on them? Should I bring them inside at night if it reaches a certain point? or will the hens protect them?