runners haven't started to lay

[aussieheelr]

Ok. It has been pretty cold, especially with our snap of Highs in the teens and lows in the double digit negitives

I'm also don't have a light in there and don't really plan to either Just one more thing to be "approved" by the county lol.
Ok Spring it is, if I can wait for the garden I can wait for duck eggs

 

[critterranch]

i also put up some clear christmas lights for light it has helped my chickens and ducks. we were in cold snap a week ago and getting tons of eggs. it was -7 F and got a dozen eggs a day outta my birds.

 

[critterranch]

i have 18 of my runner eggs ready to go into lockdown on monday. i got 18/22 that were fertile. the lights have worked wonders to get an early start.

 

[HoglundH]

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Wow, I thought ducks had to breed in the water. Do you have an open water area for breeding?

 

[Amiga]

HoglundH,

The heavier breeds need the water, I am told. My ten runners are around 3.5 to 4 pounds each, and the lighter breeds are capable without water.

How about that!?

And, lest I forget

 

[critterranch]

No water for breeding required. i have 2 drakes over 6 hens. they breed like crazy. i think they breed better outta water better than in water. my ducks are swimming today but it is 33F today. first time in about a month i think.i dont remember. i dont use water heaters. i only give them 1.5 gallon bucket of water normally, and refill often. the bucket is 10 iches deep for washing head and eyes and drinking. yes my runner are small my hens are like 3.5 to 4.5 lbs. they are almost like call ducks with long beaks and necks with big feet. lol