Genipher
True BYH Addict
Husband and I are currently building a duck house for our Muscovies but until then, I've noticed one of our gals has made a nest in the pig shed, next to the indent of pig beds. So far, the two pigs (KuneKunes, if it makes any difference) either haven't noticed the 2 eggs, don't recognize the eggs as potential food, or just don't care. Once the duck house is built, I'm going to move the eggs but until then, I'm leaving them where they are.
Has anyone experienced this before? Will the pigs eventually eat the eggs? If my Muscovy mama is determined to nest there, even after the duck house is built, will she be able to hatch out her clutch with the pigs around? Right now all the animals free range together (ducks, chickens, pigs) because we haven't created fenced areas for each group of animals. That will change soon but until then...are the eggs at risk?
KuneKunes Penny and Luke
Daisy duck with her current ducklings.
She's started laying a new clutch in the pig shed.
Has anyone experienced this before? Will the pigs eventually eat the eggs? If my Muscovy mama is determined to nest there, even after the duck house is built, will she be able to hatch out her clutch with the pigs around? Right now all the animals free range together (ducks, chickens, pigs) because we haven't created fenced areas for each group of animals. That will change soon but until then...are the eggs at risk?
KuneKunes Penny and Luke
Daisy duck with her current ducklings.
She's started laying a new clutch in the pig shed.