Duck laying eggs

[HollyNoelle]

hi again

So as everyone probably knows I’m new to ducks and eggs. You guys have been great answering questions and giving advice. I have another question for you! I have 2 females that are now finally laying. They only lay in the morning. They DO NOT brood. They’ve made a nest in the corner and they’ll lay an egg and get off. Well I’m starting to get 3 eggs in the morning... is it normal for them to lay a couple? They’re Rouen ducks.

 

[Cyprus]

How many ducks do you have total? Pic of all eggs?

 

[HollyNoelle]

2 females and 5 drakes. There are two Rouen drakes, 1 pekin male and 2 khakis male. One of the khakis was said to be female but it has a curl feather. However, the khakis are a couple months older than the rest. I got the pair because I was told they were “mates.” I also want to mention that the only drakes that ever mate with the females is the pekin and one of the Rouens.

 

[HollyNoelle]

Here’s all the eggs

 

[sylviethecochin]

I'm certain at least one of your "drakes" is a duck. And I have had hens develop the odd curled tail feather. See http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artquacks.htm

They'll not brood a nest until they have a full batch of eggs on which to set, if they set at all. If you do want them to brood, the fact that they're laying all of their eggs in a single place is encouraging; most ducks lay their eggs where they stand unless they're planning on setting the nest. I've fished multiple eggs out of the pond.

EDT: Unless you want completely bald ducks, more than one drake per three ducks is a really bad ratio. One per three is merely bad, and one per four is acceptable. Drakes are evil little monsters, and I advise separation before you have problems, rather than after the fact.

 

[Jpat]

I will give you my leg for those eggs

Tattoed, size 9.5 shoe

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I will give you my leg for those eggs
Tattoed, size 9.5 shoe

I take it! I Take it! My Ducks are laying too, Indian Runners. - Or you can have mine in exchange…

 

[HollyNoelle]

I'm certain at least one of your "drakes" is a duck. And I have had hens develop the odd curled tail feather. See http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artquacks.htm

They'll not brood a nest until they have a full batch of eggs on which to set, if they set at all. If you do want them to brood, the fact that they're laying all of their eggs in a single place is encouraging; most ducks lay their eggs where they stand unless they're planning on setting the nest. I've fished multiple eggs out of the pond.

EDT: Unless you want completely bald ducks, more than one drake per three ducks is a really bad ratio. One per three is merely bad, and one per four is acceptable. Drakes are evil little monsters, and I advise separation before you have problems, rather than after the fact.

I'm certain at least one of your "drakes" is a duck. And I have had hens develop the odd curled tail feather. See http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artquacks.htm

They'll not brood a nest until they have a full batch of eggs on which to set, if they set at all. If you do want them to brood, the fact that they're laying all of their eggs in a single place is encouraging; most ducks lay their eggs where they stand unless they're planning on setting the nest. I've fished multiple eggs out of the pond.

EDT: Unless you want completely bald ducks, more than one drake per three ducks is a really bad ratio. One per three is merely bad, and one per four is acceptable. Drakes are evil little monsters, and I advise separation before you have problems, rather than after the fact.

When do drakes molt their feathers? I’ll get out there today and take a picture of khakis. Could they be a mated pair? Cause even though the khakis tend to stick to the flock, they always keep to themselves. They’ve never tried mating with the females. But none of the Rouens and pekin drake messes with the khakis.

Yes! I’m definitely separating them! We currently have a very overgrown pond and shed that we are clearing out. I’ve seen some awful videos of mating. Thankfully they haven’t been aggressive. But like you said.. better get it done before it’s too late

 

[Kkrista123]

I will give you my leg for those eggs

Tattoed, size 9.5 shoe

I TOLD YOU TO STOP TRYING TO GIVE AWAY YOUR LEG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[littlepip]

I have 2 males 2 females, and it's actually worked out well! they are all "siblings" so they don't fight as much. I have no clue why. the only time they "fight" is when the pool is full. gotta love that water! Even then they just tend to pull on each others feathers a bit, then stop. Ducks can get aggressive at certain times of year too.