breeding ducks

[ducksssss]

I was wondering how to get my indian runners to breed. And yes I have a drake and a hen together.

 

[Quack Addict]

Candlelight, soft music, a little wine...


Works for my wife anyway...

 

[Going Quackers]

How old? i am not familiar with the breed but my Muscovy don't need any encouragement. Once they hit breeding age, there is actually trouble holding the boys back...

 

[ducksssss]

Drake is 15 months and hen is 18 months and I haven't tried breeding them yet I was just wondering about them because I know also that muscovys are crazy when it comes to breeding I used to have some but they made a nice meal

 

[ducksssss]

Also how do I tell if the eggs are fetilized

 

[Silkies~Polishes]

You can crack them open, and find the white dot somewhere on the yolk. There should be a white dot, and a small ring around it. That means its fertile.
Look here for pictures:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/16008/how-to-tell-a-fertile-vs-infertile-egg-pictures