When is ducks breeding season?

[happy duck]

The name is very explanatory....what do you guys know about it?

 

[sylviethecochin]

Spring--about early April through mid-June, though that probably depends on region. Drakes get very aggressive and fight a lot(though that varies by individual), and some ducks start brooding. You'll know when a duck is thinking about it, because she'll start bobbing her head towards the ground when she walks, and her voice will change. A good ration is one drake to five ducks, especially if they're heavier breed, because drakes are really hard on ducks. Egg production will skyrocket.

 

[Abraeri]

As someone else once told me: "Whenever they see a female!"

 

[Flockandfowl46]

Some domestic ducks generally breed year-round. But some breeds have different breeding season which goes from late winter through spring to early summer. During the mating season the ducks generally show mating behavior and lay eggs.

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

My muscovies start breeding in autumn (fall) and continue to summer. My Mallards breed in spring to summer.

Muscovies: around May- January
Mallards: September- December

 

[happy duck]

Mine I think will lay year round! Thanks for the responses!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

My Runners laid for 18 months straight finally come Feb this year they actually took about a 2 month break I was very relieved.

 

[happy duck]

My Runners laid for 18 months straight finally come Feb this year they actually took about a 2 month break I was very relieved.

I am guessing that it is good for them to get a break?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yep. Only having Muscovy before I got my Runners and Buffs I was use to them having a defiant breeding and laying season. I was getting kind of worried my Runners would be laid out by 2 yrs old if they didn't slow down. Plus all that calcium they need to lay all those eggs. But they made it and so did I lol

 

[chickens really]

What breed of Ducks and location plays a role in breeding vs laying and sexual behaviour...