Laying question???

[briarpatchfarms]

I have a few calls that just started laying and I noticed a slimy white discharge from the vent that is drying and clumping up! Is this calcuim or what??? Ive never seen this before but it isnt just one its a few of them!

There not eggbound I am getting eggs every other or every day!

 

[patyrdz]

I'm not sure what that is, but here is a bump to try to get an answer! I would like to know!

 

[duckluck]

Did you ever find out? I am wondering if it is a soft rubbery shell that is not fully formed coming out...

Let us know what happened.

 

[Amiga]

I recall a recent post on the reasons someone might not want to keep ducks (do I recall that correctly?) about when the females are ready to breed, there is a discharge from their vent. Where is that thread . . . . .?

 

[Amiga]

Here it is - The Gross Truth About Ducks

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=266482

You may want to repost or rename your topic (don't know how to rename) asking if this substance is the "in season" indicator or not.

That's what I can offer.

Keep takin' good care of your ducks!

 

[briarpatchfarms]

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Thanks I look now..... Also there isnt that much anymore and they seem to be laying fine now so maybe it was a seasonal laying thing

 

[Amiga]

Yes, it could just be a "startup" process. I began a thread about ducks going into "heat," perhaps and eggspert can fill us in.

(Couldn't resist that - sorry)