@Patrick Gaddy are you having trouble understanding the point oldhen and Miss Lydia are trying the make? They are trying to explain that you need to address the causes behind the egg eating and not so much the behavior itself. This is a health issue more than a behavior issue. You need to look at the food you are giving your duck to make sure she is getting enough protein and calcium. A laying duck needs about 16% protein. I also agree that you need to put out some oyster shell free choice. There are other options if you can't get oyster shell.
If you don't address her nutritional needs ASAP the egg eating could become habit and no amount of good nutrition will break her of the habit. She'll become an egg eater and could teach the bad habit to other birds. And she won't just stick to eating her own eggs. If she is alone, I agree getting her a friend will help her live a happier life.
Just to clarify, an egg must be fertilized and incubated before it develops into a duckling.
If you don't address her nutritional needs ASAP the egg eating could become habit and no amount of good nutrition will break her of the habit. She'll become an egg eater and could teach the bad habit to other birds. And she won't just stick to eating her own eggs. If she is alone, I agree getting her a friend will help her live a happier life.
Just to clarify, an egg must be fertilized and incubated before it develops into a duckling.
