When do d'uccles begin laying

[christinethemac]

When did your d'uccle start laying eggs? Do they take longer than cochins?

 

[DuckPro]

My first d'uccle egg was around 20-21 weeks.
Signs that they are close to laying are:

• Red combs (like flushed red)
• Sitting down in a nest/nest like place and getting comfortable
• Also red wattles

Well that's all I know anyways. Hope this helps!

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[DuckPro]

Also

 

[christinethemac]

Thank you. I'm hearing 8-9 months from many other d'uccle owners. Hope it won't be that long!

 

[DuckPro]

Oh, I realized you joined before me,
But you are "out of the brooder" sorry lol!

 

[Doc McCluckins]

They should start anywhere from 5 to 7 months. It likely depends on the time of year for them as well as they are not heavy layers. I would think cochins would begin laying sooner but I am not super familiar with those.

 

[pitbullmomma]

I am dying for for first teeny d'Uccle egg!!! My MFD is 22 weeks and her comb has been red and fleshy for weeks....

 

[christinethemac]

My golden started laying around 19 weeks. My MF has yet to lay and is at 29 and has not laid yet.

 

[PhotoZech]

I'm getting some d'uccles next month so I was also curious about this. I hope it's on the shorter side!!