I have a quick question. When do runners start to lay eggs? My runners are 5 1/2 months old and started mating toward the end of August. We do not have any eggs yet should I be worried about my female cuz they mate like rabbits. Thanks
I don't think you need to be worried. I heard runners start laying as early as 4 months and as late as 6 months or older. My six female runners have all been late bloomers... they're all about 6 months and older now... still some are not laying. As long as your runners are behaving normally and seem to be healthy otherwise, I don't think it's anything to worry about. She will probably start soon! You might already know this, but since we're on the subject, she will need extra calcium available to her. The calcium is needed so that her body can make the shell around the eggs she lays. You could provide it now or right after she starts laying. My ducks always have a bowl of crushed oyster shells available. There are other ways to provide extra calcium that you can research, too.
Also, since you have only one female, watch for signs of over mating to make sure she is not being injured (overly balding neck, limping, eye injuries, etc.) . I've heard males can get a little rough. But in my experience, my females have a lot of control over when and how much lovin' they are getting and the males seem to know when enough is enough. So it might not be an issue for you!
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