Khaki campbell ducks not laying

[samshan21]

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[Quatie]

Not all ducks start laying at 20 weeks of age, especially when they come of age in the winter. Some will delay laying eggs and can even wait till the days start getting longer before laying. I have several females that have come of age, but they are not laying yet either. I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[chrissynemetz]

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[Prehistorygirl]

Welcome to the BYC community.

Several reasons why they may not be laying. The obvious one would be them being males. Are you sure they are females, do they quack or sound raspy? Are they showing any interest in the nesting boxes?

Depends on several factors of course, but I've had some start laying as lat as eight months. Sometimes it's a matter of patience.

Hi thanks for the reply. Defo females; no curly tail feathers and a definite quack! Sounds like I may have to wait until springtime!

 

[Prehistorygirl]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. There is a possibility that they will not start laying until the day light period starts to increase.

Thanks yes it sounds like that might be the case. I have rigged up some lights that come on at dusk but has made no difference.

 

[Prehistorygirl]

Not all ducks start laying at 20 weeks of age, especially when they come of age in the winter. Some will delay laying eggs and can even wait till the days start getting longer before laying. I have several females that have come of age, but they are not laying yet either. I wouldn't worry too much.

Not all ducks start laying at 20 weeks of age, especially when they come of age in the winter. Some will delay laying eggs and can even wait till the days start getting longer before laying. I have several females that have come of age, but they are not laying yet either. I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks will wait and see what happens! Now we have a second lockdown in the UK I was hoping to have a fresh supply of eggs so will keep fingers crossed!

 

[rjohns39]

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[RebelEgger]

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[Yardfulla poopers]

Mine were hatched in June and surprised me with my first eggs just two weeks ago. Maybe they are hiding the eggs?
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