If I got 4 ducks of all different breeds would I still be able to get eggs? Or would I be better off with all 4 the same or 2 of two different breeds to be able to get eggs?
If the ducks are all mallard derived breeds, any female offspring will lay eggs that may be viable. Any Muscovy X mallard derived crosses may not lay eggs, and if one does lay eggs, they will not be viable.
If you got ducks you should be able to know if they are mallard derived or not Sourland put it as simple as it could be explained
What I ment is b4 I go down and order my ducks from the local feed mill. If I were to order 4 ducks, all of a different breed would I still have a possibility for them to have to produce eggs even if they are different?
You can cross breed any breed of duck, other than Muscovy. They are a different species completely and are not genetically compatible with other domesticated ducks.
Edited to add Muscovies can cross breed, but the offspring will be 'mules', incapable of reproduction. Every other breed/cross will produce birds that are capable of normal reproduction.
Ok thank you now I understand. I want to get a Pepin, a rouen, a kaki, and a Indian runner. But now today the wife said she want to get eggs from them to bake with so now I was just trying to figure out if I could still stick with the same 4 I intended on getting or if I had to do something different
