Newbie Here!

[bydhatch]

Hello! As I'm looking into getting a couple ducks I have a question regarding egg laying. Although it would not be my main purpose in ducks I am still very curious in case it could become an interest.
How does the female know if the egg is fertile and when/if she will sit on it?
I'm sorry if this is a rather dumb question, but I'm new!

Thank you in advance!

 

[I Love Layers]

Hello! As I'm looking into getting a couple ducks I have a question regarding egg laying. Although it would not be my main purpose in ducks I am still very curious in case it could become an interest.
How does the female know if the egg is fertile and when/if she will sit on it?
I'm sorry if this is a rather dumb question, but I'm new!

Thank you in advance!

I am not sure about that, but my ducks would start wandering off and every day lay in egg in that nest. Then they would start sitting on it. I do not think they know if the egg is fertile or not.
If you want a good egg laying breed though I recommend Black Swedish, mine is 3 years old and has laid an egg everyday since January 21

 

[cukuriku]

Welcome!

It's so nice to have you as part of the flock! Have much success in raising your birds!

 

[bydhatch]

Welcome!     It's so nice to have you as part of the flock! Have much success in raising your birds!

Thank you!

 

[AnjKar n Ducks]

Khaki Campbell ducks are also a great egg layers