Which duck breed is laying these eggs?

[Newtothefarm]

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any idea which duck breed might have laid these two little eggs? I have magpies, a runner, and a mallard. All of which hatched on 5/29 so they’re only 15 weeks. I’m thinking mallard just based on the size.

 

[cheezenkwackers]

Mallard usually lay blue eggs but I believe some Runners do too. Most new layers lay small eggs.

 

[MiraBehn]

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any idea which duck breed might have laid these two little eggs? I have magpies, a runner, and a mallard. All of which hatched on 5/29 so they’re only 15 weeks. I’m thinking mallard just based on the size.

The blue/green ones look like runner eggs. Mine (chocolate runners) can range from 42g to 78g depending on the hen. Colors also vary and I have noticed that 1st eggs are more rounded. I assume that's because it takes a little longer for the first few. Also, don't freak out if you see a few misfires (softshells). I had 3 of those this year. That's also fairly typical for new hens, and eggs improve later, provided the duck's diet is good.

 

[Newtothefarm]

Mallard usually lay blue eggs but I believe some Runners do too. Most new layers lay small eggs.

Oh ok! Well I’ll be curious to see what other kinds of eggs I find in the next couple of months. I found an article saying runner ducks can start laying around 4 months so that would also make sense. thanks for the input!

 

[Newtothefarm]

The blue/green ones look like runner eggs. Mine (chocolate runners) can range from 42g to 78g depending on the hen. Colors also vary and I have noticed that 1st eggs are more rounded. I assume that's because it takes a little longer for the first few. Also, don't freak out if you see a few misfires (softshells). I had 3 of those this year. That's also fairly typical for new hens, and eggs improve later, provided the duck's diet is good.

 

[Newtothefarm]

Oh good to know! Did your runner ducks start laying around 4 months? I was not expecting to find any so soon! That makes sense—my chickens laid small eggs at first too. I’ve heard of softshells with chickens but not ducks, I’ll have to keep that in mind! Thanks for all your input!

 

[MiraBehn]

They sure did. Hatched the week of the Solar eclipse, and first egg was Aug 15. I was pretty surprised, not expecting anything until 5 months or so. I have 5 hens/4 drakes and they average about a dozen every 3 days! These are they.

 

[Newtothefarm]

They sure did. Hatched the week of the Solar eclipse, and first egg was Aug 15. I was pretty surprised, not expecting anything until 5 months or so. I have 5 hens/4 drakes and they average about a dozen every 3 days! These are they.

Oh wow, that’s awesome!! Your birds are so pretty!