my 6 year old duck Howard

[howardjohnson]

I have a question is it normal for my 6 year old duck to stop laying eggs the last time she laid was 10/17/2011 ,what could i do she makes a nest goes through the mating ritual, but no eggs.

 

[Kevin565]

It's not uncommon for a duck her age.

 

[Miss Lydia]

It's not uncommon for a duck her age.

I have 3 Muscovy ducks that will be 9yrs old in July, it's been a number of yrs since they laid, one even sat eggs last year and was momma for first time but the duckling that hatched wasn't hers. I guess they go through menopause just like the rest of females do.

 

[howardjohnson]

thanks , i'm gonna miss her eggs so will the kids at camp they love them they keep asking me when she will lay more.