Do ducks lay eggs everyday like chickens do? Can you eat them?

[rhodeislandred1]

Also, is it possible for a drake to fertilize chicken eggs? lol

 

[Peep-Chicken]

Yes, you can eat duck eggs. They are richer with a larger yolk and thicker white but taste similar to chicken eggs. They are available overseas in grocery stores. They are supposed to be great for baking. If you have males just collect your eggs and refrigerate in case they are fertile. Putting them in the fridge will not allow any development.

As for how often, some ducks lay 1 or 2 eggs twice a day.

Hope this helps!!

 

[bugglesmommy]

X2 + No. Ducks cannot crossbreed with chickens. He may try but it is not biologically possible.

 

[rhodeislandred1]

Is a drake or a duck better with chickens? Or does it not matter?

 

[bugglesmommy]

A Drake could be hard on the hens. He will attempt to mate anyways and would not be gentle about it. If you wouldn't want ducks around for him to release his tension, I would go with a duck over a drake.

 

[rhodeislandred1]

Oh...is there a way i can know if a duckling is a drake?
And female ducks are just called ducks, right?