Our ducks are not laying

[Bird Worrier]

We are only getting one egg total from 5 ducks. They are only a year old. We have 5 ducks and 2 drakes. We're in the Pacific Northwest where the air has been very poor and while it's not hot right now we were having 90 + degree days in a row. Outside of low egg production, they appear healthy - they eat only organic grains and lots of green veggies. We were giving them layer but as of the last two months we have just been giving them grower because we were afraid they were getting too much calcium. Anybody experiencing the same thing?

 

[chickens really]

Ducks do lay only one egg each a day..

 

[coltgrizzz]

Ducks do lay only one egg each a day..

i think they mean all 5 are only producing one egg a day and not each duck individually

 

[Chick or Treat]

Do you mean you only get one egg a day out of all your ducks together?

 

[coltgrizzz]

Sometimes this happens. Happens with my chickens around this time as well. It’s typically because rapid change in weather and molting season. Still, I would be concerned and maybe consult with a veterinarian

 

[Chick or Treat]

Good luck to you and your ducks!!! We hope it turns out for you!

 

[arrowti]

My ducks typically slow down in laying towards the beginning of Fall. Mine stop laying during mid fall altogether and don't start until Spring. For the first year they slowed down but continued to lay throughout the year with light. Ducks need a lot of daylight to keep producing eggs.

 

[chickens really]

Research your breed you have to see what the estimated egg production is?..No Duck lays 365 a year. They all take breaks due to molting..

 

[Bird Worrier]

i think they mean all 5 are only producing one egg a day and not each duck individually

You're right. Thank you.