How long after duck eggs hatch, does mom keep them in nes?

Question

How long after duck eggs hatch, does mom keep them in nes?

Answer 1

Most ducklings hatch as a group - the talk to each other through the shells to coordinate the hatching.  After they are hatched they stay in the nest until they are dry - usually overnight - and then venture out with mom in the morning.

Mallard nesting habits: http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/BirdInf...

Duck reproduction in general: http://www.westboroughlandtrust.org/nn/n...

Great yahoo answer about what to do if you find ducklings: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...