Duck Breeding

[goose man al]

I saw my ducks breeding today and was wonder how long after it will take her to lay eggs i thought it was kinda early for them to breed in Febuary. I was also wondering what do to feed them during breeding season also.

 

[froggie71]

I don't know what kind of ducks you have or how old they are, but our ducks have all started to lay at about 6 months of age. (Runners, Khaki Campbells and Swedish) I haven't seen them breeding this winter and the eggs I've recently cracked open weren't fertile.

So I don't think I answered your question but, then again maybe I did?
ETA: Forgot to add once old enough to lay eggs we feed a layer feed. This way the girls get the calcium they need.

 

[Teach97]

I feed the same thing I feed all the time..my ducks have been laying fairly frequently...well the big ones have been...the calls aren't old enough...if they are breeding then the eggs should be fertile

 

[deanna&rich]

Our female Swedish is about 7 months old, and she began laying a week ago. She and her mate (a big pekin) started attempting to do the deed about a month ago .... but they looked pretty clumsy, like they weren't really accomplishing anything, if you know what I mean!!! Now, they seem to have figured it all out, though.