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What eggs???

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by theduckgirl4110, Aug 29, 2013.

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  1. Aug 29, 2013 #1
    theduckgirl4110

    theduckgirl4110 Chirping

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    Hello, I know a lot of things about ducks . The other day I realized I know nothing about eggs and ducks. So here are my questions:

    Do ducks lay every day?
    Do they benefit from egg shell hardening supplements?

    *I don't even care if they don't lay,they are my pets*
    does one duck egg equal one chicken egg?
    Can i take the eggs away right after they leave their area?
    *sorry for all the q's*
    is it good for them if i cook their eggs and feeds them back to the ducks?
    *i know they don't lay all year. don't know NOTHING about eggs?lol*
    I have a khaki campbell, welsh harlequin, cayuga, black swedish.
    What color eggs will all my babies lay?
    Thank you for your help :)
     
  2. Aug 29, 2013 #2
    perchie.girl

    perchie.girl Desert Dweller Premium Member 7 Years

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    Here is a great site for all sorts of duck info.....

    Metzer farms


    WRT amouint of eggs just like chickens different breeds lay different amounts. And colors. Not a duck person perse but I have recently been to the Metzer Farms website to look for Runner Duck prices....

    good luck

    deb
     
  3. Aug 29, 2013 #3
    theduckgirl4110

    theduckgirl4110 Chirping

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    Thank you :D
     
  4. Aug 29, 2013 #4
    gryeyes

    gryeyes Covered in Pet Hair & Feathers

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  5. Sep 17, 2013 #5
    theduckgirl4110

    theduckgirl4110 Chirping

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  6. Sep 17, 2013 #6
    smlfarmer

    smlfarmer In the Brooder

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    I had 2 mallard runners and they laid everyday by 8 am - sometimes in the pool - the eggs were green and are aprox. 1/3 bigger than a large chicken egg. do not know about other breeds.
     

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