Don't forget ~ Ducks lay eggs too. While the prices of chicken eggs at your local grocery store are skyrocketing, and egg laying chickens are hard to source, don't forget about ducks! Duck eggs are unbeatable for baking and pastries and they are great for general cooking as well.
WHY DUCK EGGS?
Richer, fuller flavor
More protein
Larger egg
Flavorful add-on
Smoother, creamier custards
Moister, richer cakes
Firmer mayonnaise
Thicker shell and longer storage
A great alternative for those allergic to chicken eggs
DUCK EGGS HAVE (as compared to chicken eggs):
20 grams more size
52 more calories
0.41 grams more carbohydrates
2.97 grams more protein
0.98 grams more saturated fat
92.4 mg more potassium
12% more iron
4% more Vitamin A
20% more Calcium
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Can't find eggs? Take the situation into your own hands and consider adding ducks to your backyard flock for their great egg laying capabilities. Metzer Farms carries a duck egg laying assortment package which is perfect for this. Our Egg Layer Assortment contains female ducklings from our 3 best egg laying breeds:
* Golden 300 Hybrid Ducks
* White Layer Ducks
* Khaki Campbell Ducks
These three egg laying breeds can compete with the best egg laying chickens in terms of the number of eggs they produce. The Golden 300 and the White Layer produce almost 300 eggs per year per duck - AND these eggs are BIG!
Order our Egg Layer Assortment by clicking on the link below. We have plenty of availability right now through the end of the year.
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Here are the specifics of each of these three breeds which comprise our Egg Layer Assortment:
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GOLDEN 300 HYBRID LAYER DUCK
The Golden 300 was proudly developed at Metzer Farms. This duck will lay more eggs, have a higher fertility rate, and be calmer than the Khaki Campbell. They produce up to 290 eggs per year, and as adults, the females will range in appearance from light brown to dark brown, often with spots on them.
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WHITE LAYER DUCK
This is another great breed developed at Metzer Farms produced specifically for customers looking for high egg production from a white feathered duck. Like the Golden 300 Hybrid, the White Layer also lays close to 290 eggs per year. These two ducks are our best egg layers with egg size between 75 and 90 grams.
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KHAKI CAMPBELL DUCK
Rounding out this trio is the ever popular Khaki Campbell! Khaki Campbell Ducks are widely recognized for their exceptional egg laying capabilities producing 240 eggs per year. They are an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable source of fresh eggs and they are also great foragers and good mothers.
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DON'T FORGET DUCK EGGS 😊
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Speaking of eggs... Let's talk about Cayuga eggs. Cayuga eggs have an interesting progression of eggshell color. Check out the difference in Cayuga egg color across time in the photo below. A Cayuga Duck will often produce a very dark first egg and then the shade of the eggshell will lighten out in following days. Cayuga eggs will eventually become white. This is because the eggs are coated with a natural pigment that fades over time. Almost black ➡ to lighter shades of gray➡ to white. That's how it works!
Photo Cred: Thank you Jenny H. @sophieszoo for this great photo. We appreciate you letting us share it.
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Sit down, tune in, and listen to Metzer Farms founder, John Metzer, as he discusses incubating duck and quail eggs on the March 6th release of the latest episode of The Mother Earth News Podcast. John sits down with Kenny Coogan and Stephen Hoerst and a great discussion ensues. Don't miss this one! The podcast can be accessed HERE or on your preferred podcast platform.
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HOW TO HELP YOUR DUCKLINGS AFTER TRAVEL
You have just picked your new ducklings up at the post office and you want to give them an added boost to help them make a healthy transition to their new life with you. What is the best way to help? Food and water are a must, but those first 72 hours after arrival are critical, so we thought we would share this tip with you:
In addition to providing food and water, we suggest giving your ducklings electrolytes and added protein to help support them in their early days. Electrolytes can be found in VitaMetz Waterfowl Boost. Our Waterfowl Boost is a complete package of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and probiotics - everything ducklings, goslings, and poultry need for nutrition and stress support. This is a fantastic option to help combat travel stress. If you do not have Waterfowl Boost on hand, electrolytes in the form of Gatorade, Pedialyte, or even diluted sugar water can be used as well.
In addition, we also suggest giving your ducklings a chopped up hard boiled chicken egg. The egg can be placed on their food for the first 1 to 2 days after they arrive home. All birds in your new flock can enjoy it. This is a great way to give them the added nourishment they need to get everybody back up to speed after travel.
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