Runner hens and eggs

[AmberLittlejohn]

I got these little ladies yesterday. Their names are Agnes, Iris, and Gladys. Let me start off my saying my girls I already have aren't laying yet so I'm clueless. These three girls do lay and I was told to expect like 2 eggs each a day. Well nothing yesterday and today Agnes very clearly looks like she needs to pop a squat. How long should I let her go like this before I need to help her along(when and if I do please talk me through the steps, I have a vague idea but kind of unsure of how to help)? I figure she is stressed from the move and may not feel comfortable to lay. I provided lots of fresh straw in one corner of the pen and even stuffed a few old tires. All advice is much appreciated!
PS if you could tell me the type of runner they are I would be most appreciative!

 

[Runner duck mom]

Congrats on the new ducks! They look like blue runners to me, they are very pretty girls
Our runners usually lay 1 egg per day but sometimes skip a day or two. They may just need time to settle into their new home before laying, I know someone here will have a better answer for you. Just wanted to comment because they are too cute!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’d say the same give them time to get comfy. They are beautiful girls!

 

[AmberLittlejohn]

Thank you both so much. I tend to worry. I know I wouldn't want an egg stuck up in me

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do you still have a baby in there?

 

[AmberLittlejohn]

Do you still have a baby in there?

Haha yes ma'am! Due next month! I'll send pictures when she makes her arrival.

 

[DuckyDonna]

View attachment 1836965 I got these little ladies yesterday. Their names are Agnes, Iris, and Gladys. Let me start off my saying my girls I already have aren't laying yet so I'm clueless. These three girls do lay and I was told to expect like 2 eggs each a day. Well nothing yesterday and today Agnes very clearly looks like she needs to pop a squat. How long should I let her go like this before I need to help her along(when and if I do please talk me through the steps, I have a vague idea but kind of unsure of how to help)? I figure she is stressed from the move and may not feel comfortable to lay. I provided lots of fresh straw in one corner of the pen and even stuffed a few old tires. All advice is much appreciated!
PS if you could tell me the type of runner they are I would be most appreciative!

They look like my little Blu! A product of a chocolate/black dad (we're not really sure if he's choco or black) and fawn/white mom. Not the best picture but they just don't cooporate very well! He/she is only 5 weeks old but sure looks very similar.

 

[AmberLittlejohn]

Very cute quackers!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Haha yes ma'am! Due next month! I'll send pictures when she makes her arrival.

Look forward to it!