How old can a duck be to lay eggs?

It takes 120 days for a female duck to lay eggs. The stocking density is determined by the size and strength of the ducks, and the principle of sparseness rather than density is followed. Generally, 20-30 adult ducks are released in an orchard of 0.067 hectares. In order to make up for the lack of feed during the stocking period, free-range ducks should be fed in a timely manner. Ducklings are raised starting from 4 weeks of age. The early stage is the brooding period and can be raised in captivity or cages.

The ducklings are fed once in the morning and once in the evening to make up for the lack of energy. Determine the amount of supplementary feeding according to the principle of half full in the morning and full in the evening, and gradually reduce the frequency and quantity of feeding to encourage ducks to eat freely. As the ducklings grow, the supplementary feeding of the ducks can be determined based on the weeds, wild vegetables, and insects that the ducks eat. During the main period of stocking, supplementary feeding will be done after returning to the shed at night, and enough drinking water will be prepared to satisfy the needs.

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Life habits:

Male ducks molt their feathers twice a year; the egg shells are smooth; the legs of both sexes are covered with overlapping scales. All ducks reach sexual maturity within the first year and form pairs only during the breeding season.

Ducks differ from swans and geese in that they have the following characteristics: ducks are smaller, have shorter feathers, and have limited flight distances. All ducks, which mature sexually within the first year, pair up only during the breeding season, unlike swans and geese, which mature later and pair up for life. According to the unique behaviors of ducks, ducks can be divided into three main groups: tealing ducks, diving ducks and perching ducks.

The mallard is a typical teal duck and the ancestor of most domestic ducks. Roosting ducks such as the Moscow duck have long claws and are the most arboreal ducks. There are the most species of diving ducks (including marine ducks). Mallards fly from the south to the north to lay eggs in spring, and then fly to the south to overwinter in autumn. After they were domesticated by humans, they lost their ability to fly. A duck's eyes have a 360-degree field of vision, allowing them to see behind them without turning their heads.