Ducks that don't lay!

[tmarr]

I'm just curious are there some ducks that 'decide'not to lay eggs, if it's possible! And is this a big concern for its health etc? Sorry if sounds silly!!!

 

[Amiga]

I know stress can alter hormones. That can affect laying. Broodiness affects laying.

I think taking a rest from laying can have benefits. Perhaps stopping laying itself is not a problem, but the reason for stopping could be a health problem.

 

[Amykins]

Out of curiosity, why do you ask? Do you have a duck that stopped laying, or are you looking for a duck that doesn't lay?

 

[tmarr]

I was just wondering if I should be concerned for their health if they don't lay...mine seem to be taking ages!

 

[Amykins]

What breed are they? Some ducks, like calls and mallards, have a finite laying season but others like pekins and welsh harlequins should lay year-round.

 

[tmarr]

What breed are they? Some ducks, like calls and mallards, have a finite laying season but others like pekins and welsh harlequins should lay year-round.

They're Pekins will have to re-check their age think they're coming up on 4mths!

 

[LadyIsadora]

4 months is WAY early to start laying. I did have one Pekin that started at 4 months (16 weeks) but it is FAR more likely to fall between 5 and up to 6 months. Then if winter has set in by then, they may decide to wait till spring to lay.....it can happen. Relax. You still have baby babies.

 

[needlessjunk]

They're Pekins will have to re-check their age think they're coming up on 4mths!

They are still too young, so that would explain it. Most ducks usually lay around 20 weeks but larger breeds like pekins tend to lay more around the 6 month mark. Then you have to figure in with winter coming the amount of daylight will be less and they may not lay till spring. Give it more time.

 

[tmarr]

They are still too young, so that would explain it. Most ducks usually lay around 20 weeks but larger breeds like pekins tend to lay more around the 6 month mark. Then you have to figure in with winter coming the amount of daylight will be less and they may not lay till spring. Give it more time.

Jaysus 4mths sorry must have been half asleep, they're coming up on 6mths!!! Winter is just starting to set in here brrr!

 

[tmarr]

4 months is WAY early to start laying.  I did have one Pekin that started at 4 months (16 weeks)  but it is FAR more likely to fall between 5 and up to 6 months.  Then if winter has set in by then, they may decide to wait till spring to lay.....it can happen.   Relax.   You still have baby babies. 

Oops mean't 6mths lol half asleep!! The joys of a duck owner!