Mating before laying, is that bad?

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Hi Friends,

delicate topic: My Ducks had some fun today in their »hot-tub« (which is actually lousy cold!). I don't know exactly what happened, but Donald, my Drake got on top of two girls. They have not started laying yet, should i separate them or is that ok? Have not observed any injuries so far…

 

[CayugaJana]

If the females are laying still for him and not running for their lives, they are just fine!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

If the females are laying still for him and not running for their lives, they are just fine!

Running? - They are actually lurking him into the tub, bobbing their heads up and down and wagging their tails. - Men are so predictable…

 

[DobieLover]

They'll be fine. They are getting close to laying.

 

[chickens really]

Does not mean eggs soon. The Drake is maturing and no it will not hurt the Hens.

 

[EggWalrus]

Running? - They are actually lurking him into the tub, bobbing their heads up and down and wagging their tails. - Men are so predictable…

If they are gonna be doing that, you should make them jump the broom!

 

[hillbilly91]

I agree. If he is topping them the hens are maturing also. Hope you like eggs

 

[Miss Lydia]

Runners seem to mature fast in the sex department. Or mine did they were mating at 4 months and laying at 4.5 months. I was use to Muscovy's.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Hi friends! Sorry for not reacting to all your answers, somehow i did not receive any alert for this thread and thought it was orphaned.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Runners seem to mature fast in the sex department. Or mine did they were mating at 4 months and laying at 4.5 months. I was use to Muscovy's.

Yep! I read that too, Muscovy's need more time. Laying after 4.5 months?! I must tell that to my girls, they are ~6 months and - nada.