When will newly rehomed ducks start to lay?

[FindleyFeatherFarm]

We had recently brought home 3 Muscovy hens for a Muscovy drake that we picked up a month ago. They are all around a year old. Both owners said that we should get quite a few eggs/chicks by August. (We are in Southern Illinois incase location is a factor). We are curious as to when they may start laying? The male is no longer shy with us, but the hens are still little off standish.

 

[lost-duckling]

last year my first hatch was spring break and my last one was december 2nd so they lay / hatch eggs most of the time, but i am in central texas. so i would excpect eggs in MAX a month.

 

[KaleIAm]

Stress can reduce/stop laying in mallard derived breeds as it is an indicator that it is not safe to have babies. I don't keep muscovy ducks, so I'm unaware if they continue to lay in stressful situations, like moving.

Your new ducks are beautiful.

 

[FindleyFeatherFarm]

Stress can reduce/stop laying in mallard derived breeds as it is an indicator that it is not safe to have babies. I don't keep muscovy ducks, so I'm unaware if they continue to lay in stressful situations, like moving.

Your new ducks are beautiful.

Thank you! We were also able to pick up 8 ducklings. So, hopefully when they mature and start laying it will encourage the others to do so as well if they haven't at that time.

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

We brought home some rather tattered looking runners last year, it took a month or 2 before they started laying again, I wouldn’t get discouraged yet! Those are good looking ducks!

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

P.S. your drake reminds me of my childhood hero!
Glen Plake

 

[FindleyFeatherFarm]

P.S. your drake reminds me of my childhood hero!
Glen Plake

I see it! My mother says he looks like Howard the Duck.

 

[Hamudazahabi]

I see it! My mother says he looks like Howard the Duck.

I mean both are duck aren't they?

By the way I have the same question now. How long did it take for them to start laying after you bought them?

I bought 8 months old 2 female muscovies for my drake around 2 days ago.
Thanks.