Duck Eggs/Winter feed

[G1NA]

Hi, I’m new here and new to raising ducks. The other day we went to collect the eggs from the nest, there were 20 total. After collecting, we noticed that Quackers, one of the females starting making odd noises we never heard before and quacking, looking around the nest. The other female doesn’t do this so I was just curious if ducks do get upset when their eggs are taken?

Also, one other question. What do you feed ducks in the winter as a substitute to greens? We’ve tried pumpkin and squash but they don’t seem to be interested.

 

[Corbdee]

Welcome! . You’re gonna love it here. Do you have any drakes?

 

[Corbdee]

They could have been fertile. Usually when going broody they get territorial and lay from 6-13 eggs in one clutch

 

[Ratchnick]

Fertility and broodyness are not related.

 

[G1NA]

Welcome! . You’re gonna love it here. Do you have any drakes?

Thank you! I have 2 drakes

 

[MJFarm12]

Our drakes (2) will eat a scratch feed mixture.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello G1NA and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

We go and buy different greens from our local grocery store, maybe this will help you also till spring?

 

[Pollo Blanco]

. What do you feed ducks in the winter as a substitute to greens?

Frozen peas are a hit.
Thaw them first