Mallard Hen lays 2 eggs within about 45minutes

[Bubblesduck]

My mallard female seemed a bit off and an East Indie Call male was trying to mates with her/ chasing her tonight, so I picked her up and brought her inside…then she lays an egg right in front of me. Normal hard shell egg. Then after about 45min, she lays another egg (in front of me) in my kitchen , but the second egg had a soft shell at least as soon as I Picked it up. I’ve never seen this before, apparently it is rare, and this female hatched this year (spring 2024).

Anyone know why?

 

[Canadian Wind]

Young ducks often have reproduction hiccups but I would give her extra calcium as soft shelled eggs can be a sign of a need for it.

I would also be concerned with the blood on that egg. Keep her separated for now and keep an eye on her. Nice warm baths wouldn't hurt either!

 

[Bubblesduck]

Young ducks often have reproduction hiccups but I would give her extra calcium as soft shelled eggs can be a sign of a need for it.

I would also be concerned with the blood on that egg. Keep her separated for now and keep an eye on her. Nice warm baths wouldn't hurt either!

Yes, i noticed the dot of blood on the second egg. the reason i had brought her inside was becasue a few males were trying to mate with her- What's interesting is I have at least 6 other females but they are all silver/brown (call / mallard cross)...the mallard males all seem to want to mate with my one pure mallard female!