Things You'll Need
- Flashlight
Instructions
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Key Characteristics
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Look at the size of the egg. Duck eggs are slightly larger than chicken eggs.
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Feel the shell. Duck eggs have a waxy coating on the shell. The shells are thicker than those of chicken eggs and a little rubbery.
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Note the shell's color. Depending on the breed of duck, the eggs may vary in color from dull green to off-white, but most have an off-white shell.
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Count how many eggs are in the nest. If you find eggs grouped together in a nest, keep in mind that ducks typically lay between eight and 15 eggs at a time. The nest is normally on the ground.
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Candle the egg by touching a small bright flashlight to the top of the egg. Depending on how old the eggs are, you may see formation of a duck.
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