Ducks mating every day, but not laying eggs?

jducour

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Mar 14, 2015
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I have two WH ducks that are about 16 months old that stopped laying about 4-6 weeks ago to molt. They are now almost fully feathered again, but are still not laying. My young drakes are mating with them every morning, so I wonder if they are going to start laying again soon? My two other ducks that are already laying have not welcomed any mating from either male. My drakes start their head bob, and they get away from the drakes as fast as they can! With the WH though, every head bob is returned...and you know the rest :)
 
I would give it a few more weeks.
Molting can really use up a lot of energy so it may take certain birds a bit longer to get their systems back in order.
 

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