egg laying

[andya9]

Hi. When do ducks start laying eggs.

 

[dorsetduckowner]

Hiya
Can be up to a year, usually about 8-9 months, but every breed can be different

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[ttexastt]

Mine has started laying eggs and is about 6 months. She is peking.

 

[andya9]

I have two appleyard ducks. When I got them, about three week ago, he said they where a pair and about fully grown. Is it starting to get to late in the year for laying.

 

[dorsetduckowner]

Probably won't lay until next year now. Lovely ducks!

 

[andya9]

Yes they are. Quite comical and full of characters. At the moment I am using hay for bedding. Is this OK.

 

[ncotb]

I would use straw &/or shavings rather than hay, as hay can get mouldy & could cause respiratory problems.

 

[dorsetduckowner]

Agreed about the hay.

 

[andya9]

Thanks for the advice. Out to get some straw now.

 

[foxy]

We use a think layer of shavings or aubiose, then a layer of straw. Each week we fork the top layer of straw out turn the shavings and add another layer of straw. The straw is far better for the compost heap too.

 

[dorsetduckowner]

I would not use hay, use straw or shavings x

 

[andya9]

straw it is. thanks for the advice guys.