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Frequency of Laying: that is dependent on the breed. I have Campbells and they are very good layers, but then I did buy/hatch them for that reason :) Indian Runners are also good layers. Buying: I'm in England so I cannot recommend anywhere for you. Sexing: By six weeks you will know by...

How old is your duckling?

And they make the most fantastic, creamy, scrambled egg

Depends, my bantam eggs weighed in at 35g and my largest hen egg was 65g but the average was 55g.

Well, I don't go by sight, but I did weigh the eggs when I first had them and they averaged 75-85g .

Just a bit of useless information for you: in times gone by, traditionally, Christmas cakes were made at Easter; because that was the time of year when eggs were in abundance.

x4 Have you contacted them to explain this to them? I think I would be, even if they can't/won't do anything about it, I still think they should be informed.

Maybe this one was a little piggy and pinched all the best grub Seriously, some do start off soft/no shell; sometimes, even when they are established layers, they may still produce the odd one that is soft/no shell. You could add some extra calcium to their feed if it becomes a problem...

She'll build up to bigger ones. Having the hard shell shouldn't surprise you though, she is clearly getting all the nutrients she needs.

Any update????

That's great!!!

Sorry to hear about your drake How very kind of your neighbour to offer you a mallard to be a mate for your pekin; seems you prefer to just have a pair? Maybe, at some stage, you might consider getting a couple more females? I only say that because, if something happened to either your...

Ok, so they have a very natural down "blanket" to cover them for the winter time; if you bring them into a heated house, plus the warmth of a diaper, there is a possibility of them overheating. If you then put them outside (and by your own statement your weather can be "brutal") you are...

Maybe she doesn't like being with chickens??