Not laying eggs

[StephMagee]

Ever since winter, Daisy hasn't been laying eggs like she used too. Last summer she laid one egg a day. She hasn't laid a good egg in over 3 months. Last week she laid 3 eggs at one time and not in her nest or even close and they were all broken and hasn't laid since. When she laid those 3 she was acting odd and almost like she was depressed. She is acting herself again, eating and drinking normal and looks and acts healthy. My concern with her not laying, is there something going on I can't see? Will it hurt her if she doesn't lay?

 

[Buck Oakes]

you may need to check if she's egg bound, even have an infection, or worms. Any of these could have an affect on not laying eggs, i would check and see if you have any avian or exotic vets near you that will look at ducks.

 

[Amiga]

In addition to the concerns that Buck Oakes rightly points out, it could simply be that she is shutting down for a while, will molt, rest, and then begin again.

A fecal test can be less expensive than an exam . . . . but a good duck vet, when possible, is best. Also, be careful feeling around for an egg . . . and some time in lukewarm water deep enough to float in can help move any stuck eggs along.

 

[Buck Oakes]

so i went ahead and looked at avian and exotic vets around you and the closest one is about an hour away

 

[StephMagee]

Thanks! There is a vet that will look at ducks in town, but he doesn't specialize in them, he said he can do bumble foot and stuff like that. Yes Buck there is one about an hour away. That's who my vet told me to see if I have any issues. I'm just afraid to take her that far, she gets real nervous at times especially when she can't see Pecker (drake). I worry what the stress would do to her. Maybe checking for eggs and trying the lukewarm water will help. I'm hoping she's just taking the break!

 

[Amiga]

For what it's worth, I bring a buddy when one of the ducks needs the vet.

 

[Buck Oakes]

yeah unless the duck is like super bonded with you its always best to bring a buddy to the vet