runner duck eggs and broody

[ameraucanacrazy]

i have 6 female runnerducks and 1 male they layed 6 eggs in january and then stoped. why they are about 2 years old and they still are not laying eggs

why is this



and do runners go broody

 

[txredneckmedic]

are u feeding them oyster shell?

 

[rainplace]

maybe they are laying somewhere and you haven't seen?

Runners aren't known for going broody. Doesn't mean they won't, it's just not common for them to do so.

 

[ameraucanacrazy]

i only feed them cracked corn and i have searched the pen and their are no eggs and they are not alowed out in the yard

 

[rainplace]

well that could be the problem right there... malnourishment.

 

[FenDruadin]

Feeding ducks cracked corn and nothing else is like feeding your kids candy and nothing else. They might survive to adulthood, but they're not likely to do well. Corn is basically sugar and not much else. Quick as you can, get down to your feed & seed store and buy some chicken layer pellets. You will probably have to take the corn away altogether--they are not likely to want to switch over, any more than a kid who was raised on candy would want to switch to green beans and roast pork. But get them hungry enough and they'll do it eventually.

They may never lay. Malnourishment can cause permanent damage. But you might get lucky and the improved diet may cause them to start laying again. I sure hope so!

And don't beat yourself up--we all make mistakes. That's what we come here for--so we can correct each other's mistakes!

Your ducks will be much happier & healthier with your new knowledge (once they get over withdrawal from the corn!!).

Good luck!

 

[rainplace]

Thank you, Cat, for finishing up! I got a phone call and forgot to come back and say something more.

 

[ameraucanacrazy]

thank you very much