drakes and ducks

[smarrie]

I am new to ducks and my black swedish ducks are just "coming of age". Today I noticed a tail feather so at least one is a drake. They share space with some khaki campbell girls, one of which is already laying. I want eggs, not ducklings. Do I have to remove him asap? It is mid september in Pennsylvania.

 

[arrowti]

Just remove the eggs every morning and you won't need to worry about ducklings. They need to be incubated for ducklings to form, so unless you incubate them, you'll just have normal eggs.

 

[smarrie]

Just remove the eggs every morning and you won't need to worry about ducklings. They need to be incubated for ducklings to form, so unless you incubate them, you'll just have normal eggs.

sorry I'm dense-so it won't matter if they are fertilized if I don't let them incubate? Will they last as long/taste the same?

 

[snow5164]

You have to decide if you want to pay to feed him or rehome him .

I have 3 khaki Campbell ducks , aren’t they the best ? So sweet and nice , my one is laying but not the others .

My pekins are so loud ! But very friendly , I hope to have lots of eggs from them

You are not dense, we’re all learning. Some people don’t want fertilized eggs , you have to decide

I would get rid of the drake and let your hens lay eggs in peace... that’s just my opinion

 

[smarrie]

You have to decide if you want to pay to feed him or rehome him .

I have 3 khaki Campbell ducks , aren’t they the best ? So sweet and nice , my one is laying but not the others .

My pekins are so loud ! But very friendly , I hope to have lots of eggs from them

You are not dense, we’re all learning. Some people don’t want fertilized eggs , you have to decide

I would get rid of the drake and let your hens lay eggs in peace... that’s just my opinion View attachment 1532466 View attachment 1532467

I like your pond set up! And yes I love my khaki campbells. One is laying (i got her separately). The other two should be soon. And apparently the Black swedish are coming of age as well so hope to see the girls laying soon too

 

[arrowti]

Don't worry. Fertilized eggs won't grow into ducklings without incubation! They need the correct humidity and temperature in order for ducklings to start forming. Fertilized eggs taste just the same as unfertilized eggs.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have to put a good word in for Drake’s they do have a purpose they can be really good to their females and most females love their drakes or that’s the way it’s been here. Just take eggs up every day just like has been said and no ducklings

 

[CrystaBub]

I love my Pekin drake - he’s so protective of the flock and stands guard while the ladies forage. He’s also very sweet and will fall asleep on my lap.

 

[chickens really]

Collect your eggs daily and it's no different than Chicken eggs if a person has a Rooster. I have Drakes and a Rooster.

 

[smarrie]

Well, re-homed the drake. But one of the remaining two may be his brother ! Also I think one of the chicken "hens" is a rooster. Oh well