We have a duck that has been nesting for 2 weeks. She never stopped sitting on the nest until this morning. I noticed her in our pond. I discovered a snake was eating the eggs. I got the snake out and finally got mom back in after 10 hours. She is sitting on the nest again. Would the eggs have survived 10 hours? They are padded with pine chips. The temp was around 70 degrees in the morning.
Thanks in advance.
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I think they will survive.
You are amazing that you saw what was happening and took action!! WOW!! GOOD FOR YOU!! Most people wouldn't deal with a snake. I am glad there are folks like you in the world!!
There are a ton of anecdotes out there about how long the eggs can last when mom isn't sitting on them...it goes from a few hours to a few days depending on the weather. If mom is back, then there is a good chance they will survive!! Keep us posted and post pictures if you get babies!!! Prayers for all!!!
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