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Anyone know anything about ducks?

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BeTheHokeyMan · 25/03/2018 16:05

We bought 3 female khaki Campbell ducks 3 weeks ago and at first they were laying every second day but for the last week-nothing! They are in a large enclosure and we have searched all over it in case they found a sneaky hiding spot but no sign :-/ .We haven't changed anything that would stress them ,fed twice a day and they get lots of fresh veg also . They have a pond and also a little house (which they rarely go into even when weather is very bad ).Can't figure out what's happened any tips advice etc very much appreciated

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Tika77 · 31/03/2018 23:00

This happens when they go into a new environment. The eggs that were in their system come out and the stress of moving will stop the egg peoduction for a while. I’m sure they’ll lay again soon.

BeTheHokeyMan · 02/04/2018 14:57

Thank you so much for replying- they are laying! Well two were for the last few days and now since yesterday the three are laying beautiful eggs every day Smile

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Tika77 · 02/04/2018 15:46

Good news, they’ve settled well. 😀

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