Duck

Different ducks within the same breed can lay white or green eggs, which is different than chicken breeds, since all hens within the same breed… Read More »Can Duck Eggs Be Different Colors?

For those of you less familiar with the workings of farm animals, ducks and chickens will lay eggs regularly but they are unfertilized eggs (sort… Read More »Do Ducks Lay Unfertilized Eggs?

If you candle on Day 26 or 27 you will often see the bill of the duck moving inside the air sac. At the bottom… Read More »Can You Candle Duck Eggs On Day 27?

Rouen ducks are very hardy birds and able to tolerate most all climates. Their thick feathers allow them to withstand most cold winters. They can… Read More »Are Rouen Ducks Cold Hardy?

The duckling will hatch when it’s ready. However, the majority of ducklings don’t need help, and helping is more likely to cause harm than good.… Read More »Do Duck Eggs Need Help Hatching?

Egg eating can be a sign that your ducks aren’t getting enough calcium in their diets. Feed a good quality layers feed and provide extra… Read More »Why Is My Duck Eating Her Eggs?

Collecting Schedule Your ducks will lay around one egg per day when they reach maturity. They will lay consistently if you collect the eggs daily.… Read More »Do You Have To Collect Duck Eggs Every Day?

The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck raised primarily for decoration, exhibition or as general purpose ducks. Since they are not prolific egg… Read More »What Are Rouen Ducks Good For?

You can candle your duck eggs 7 days after incubation. That means they need to stay warm (between 99.3 and 99.6)for 7 days before you… Read More »How Soon Can You Tell If A Duck Egg Is Fertilized?

Rouen ducks start breeding at six months old and the females start laying eggs when they are around 25-30 weeks old. They lay eggs consistently… Read More »At What Age Do Rouen Ducks Start Mating?