Is mating all they think about? When will they produce?

[Gator113]

We are new to raising ducks. We have 5 Muscovy ducks, 3 girls and 2 boys. They are about a year old +/-.

They started breeding like the dickens about 2 1/2 weeks ago. These kids are busy, busy, busy!

They free range, but we have checked everywhere they have access looking for eggs to no avail.

QUESTION: Is there and average length of time after they begin to breed, before they begin to lay eggs??

 

[BarefootMom]

I feel like I could have asked this question!

I have no answers but am anxious to know the answer!

 

[pascopol]

They are just like people ( Is sex all they think about?) but some people never "produce" anything.

LOL

Do not worry, unlike some people your ducks will "produce" just be patient.

 

[Amiga]

My runners began displaying breeding behavior about four to eight weeks before laying.

In other words, four weeks later, we had an egg, eight weeks later, everyone was laying.

 

[speckledhen]

I changed the title a bit because I know how this crowd can be.