HOLY DUCK EGG!

[tbevans]

Just wanted to share what I found today..it was as big as my 4 yr olds hand! Lol

 

[Tevyes Dad]

That's a real poteggo!

 

[tbevans]

Right?! Lol!! I've had several double yolk eggs, but this one is by far the biggest!

 

[MaureenD]

She is currently on 16% but they forage all day. Bugs being very high in protein, maybe there was an influx of buggies in the yard last week. Its possible.



They are back on 20% as of yesterday. Im anticipating colder weather and less buggies available.

Can the ducks lay well in winter if they go back on 18-20% protein? I have been feeding layer feed (16%) and getting an egg from each a day (4 hens).
If they can go back to 20%, will this enable laying and help with keeping warmer in winter. I am upper Midwest- WI. Will it hurt them to go back on higher protein for the cold winter months?

 

[LadyIsadora]

I have never heard that it would hurt them in any way. Mine forage for bugs a lot, that is adding pure protein in their diet in the summer. In the winter they dont get the bugs so I up the protein in their feed. It is only a dollar or so difference in price and I think It will help their balance. In addition, I am trying to keep fresh greens in their diet choices. That is a bit more difficult.
Do what makes sense to you. This is my first year with ducks and Im learning as I go.

 

[LadyIsadora]

HOLY DUCK EGG! that is a thing of beauty! tbevans!
I saw that first pic and figured it had to be a turkey or even ostrich egg. LOL Makes sense that it was a 4yo hand ;-)

 

[tbevans]

Lol!! I was trying to get a good pic to be able to tell the size and my son kept saying "I wanna hold it mama" so I was like ok hold out your hand..to my surprise it was as big as his hand so I had to take a pic! Haha!! I collected both of these double yolk eggs yesterday the bigger one is the one my son was holding.

 

[MaureenD]

I have never heard that it would hurt them in any way. Mine forage for bugs a lot, that is adding pure protein in their diet in the summer. In the winter they dont get the bugs so I up the protein in their feed. It is only a dollar or so difference in price and I think It will help their balance. In addition, I am trying to keep fresh greens in their diet choices. That is a bit more difficult.
Do what makes sense to you. This is my first year with ducks and I'm learning as I go.

Anyone else have experience with going back to higher protein food for winter? I have read to give corn, oats, kitty food... Looking to keep them warm, laying and healthy (and not to get overweight).
Thanks!

 

[MaureenD]

Yikes! That looks huge in your child's hand! Bet your duck feels better!

 

[PB67]

Pearl layed the biggest egg I've ever seen yesterday.





Left to right: Jumbo chicken egg (2.5oz), Pearl's normal egg (3oz), and yesterday's monstrosity (4.7oz)


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