What age do ducks usually start laying eggs ?

[George678]

Hi , my Aylesbury ducks are about 4 months old now and was just wondering what age I can expect them to start laying ? With them being a larger breed I expect they will start later than others? Thanks

 

[Fx2032]

I started with some pekin ducks this year, and they have just started laying, at age 5 months. I had read 6 was about standard for most ducks, though I thought with dark nights closing in here, it would actually be next year. (They had a week of attempts, very soft shells, double yolks, multiple attempted eggs on one day etc. so be prepared, and maybe have some shell sand available.)