Could be due to other reasons as we'll like stress, molting, in adequate feed.. Though it could just be as you said first egg.. Though not all first eggs are soft shell.. Keep an eye on it and your birds.. Don't go panicking though either. Lots of normal healthy reasons to get soft shelled eggs...
I don't know much about call ducks.. I have Ancona ducks.. Though really if you want ducks, research your desired breed.. Make sure you have a safe and adequate environment for them and enough space.. Plus the means to care for them.. And find a local breeder you like to get them from and you...
Hello all checking in after a long time away.. My duckies are all full grown and even laid their first eggs today. I got great news about moving though.. Once my partner gets back from deployment we are going to be purchasing property for our homestead.. So the duckies will get a new home and we...
hello all, Just checking in here... I just started my new flock of Ancona ducks up here in Oak harbor on Whidbey Island. I look forward to conversing with you all. My Ducklings are 4 weeks and a little camera shy right now but I should be getting an update here soon.