Duck eggs

[NewDuckMama23]

Hi I was just wondering what’s the best way to clean an store your duck eggs? Also I have 2 ducks an 1 drake only one of the girls has started laying I’m not sure which one but how far after will the second start? It’s been about a week an a half since one started laying

 

[Miss Lydia]

It all depends on the duck so could be anytime or next spring. lol

I don't wash my eggs until I am ready to use them and I keep mine in the frig since counter space is minimal.

 

[RisingPhoenixFarms]

I keep mine on the counter and wash when i am ready to use them. I just use water.

 

[Jenbirdee]

me also, i dont wash them until ready to use them, and I just use warm water., and rub with my hands or a soft mushroom /veggie cleaning brush. Its important that the water temp is warmer than the egg, because any bacteria is drawn to warmth.
I use egg cartons and store in fridge they are good for 2 months or so
the older ones are better for hard boiling because its easier to peel them when they are a little older
You really dont want to wash them before storing because any water or cleaner /vinegar/egg wash /anything will wash off the "bloom" which is a thin coating on the shell of the egg that protects it from bacteria entering the egg . Once you wash that off the egg is vulnerable to bacteria entering.

 

[BlueO]

I had 2 ducks and one started and 2 months later the other one started