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    How many duck eggs did you get today?

    I collected 5 eggs from 5 hens. Kind of surprised by that, truthfully. It's getting cooler and been really rainy and cloudy this week. They generally give 4-5 per day. It was funny this morning, one of my hens put a good-sized beauty right on the front porch for me. :)
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    Which duck breed is laying these eggs?

    They sure did. Hatched the week of the Solar eclipse, and first egg was Aug 15. I was pretty surprised, not expecting anything until 5 months or so. I have 5 hens/4 drakes and they average about a dozen every 3 days! These are they.
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    Adult duck keeps flipping to back

    If she was mine, I'd put just a tiny bit of Vicks rub on her bill. Seems silly, but if it is her ears, it could help.
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    Which duck breed is laying these eggs?

    The blue/green ones look like runner eggs. Mine (chocolate runners) can range from 42g to 78g depending on the hen. Colors also vary and I have noticed that 1st eggs are more rounded. I assume that's because it takes a little longer for the first few. Also, don't freak out if you see a few...
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    Adult duck keeps flipping to back

    Sounds like her equilibrium is off. Especially since she isn't eating and doesn't want to open her mouth. It could be her ears. Can you take her to a vet for a look? If not, I'd do a quick snap test from behind her, see if she looks toward the snaps. It wouldn't hurt to offer her foods with a...
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