How old are ducks when they begin to lay?

[r4eboxer]

I have 9 hens in my shopping cart and 6 hatchery choice in my basement that are 2days old. When should I be expecting eggs from the ducks.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

With the breeds you have I would expect eggs in 5 to 6 months.... Maybe more... Maybe less....

 

[r4eboxer]

thanks!

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[Oregon Blues]

Approximately 6 months for mallard derivative ducks. They often take the winters off.

I don't know when Muscovy ducks lay; probably later than that. They are slow maturing.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

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Your welcome...

 

[Going Quackers]

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Mine started at 4 months.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

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Mine started at 4 months.

Seriously?! I need a muscovy or two

(just kidding, not enough room)

 

[Tivona]

All of my Golden 300 Hybrids started laying in their 22nd week, regardless of what time of year I got them as ducklings. I do have a Buff duck that I was given that hasn't started laying yet but I have no idea how old she is other then "young". And then there are my drakes....they just refuse to lay eggs for me no matter how old they are.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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