Can you mix breed and still get eggs?

[fuzzy8]

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?

 

[sourland]

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.

 

[fuzzy8]

I'm kinda new to this. Any way to can explain it to me in a different way? Or more simple

 

[buff goose guy]

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

 

[fuzzy8]

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?

 

[junebuggena]

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.

 

[junebuggena]

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.

 

[fuzzy8]

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

 

[junebuggena]

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

Khaki Campbells are the best laying breed, as far as ducks go. They can even out produce chickens.

 

[junebuggena]

Also, just like chickens, females will lay eggs, regardless of having a drake around or not.