{"product_id":"black-white-magpie-ducks-hatching-eggs-direct","title":"Black \u0026 White Magpie Ducks Hatching Eggs","description":"\u003csection class=\"mx-auto max-w-5xl px-4 py-8 text-gray-900\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-8 rounded-2xl bg-amber-50 p-6 shadow-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-amber-800\"\u003eElegant Dual-Purpose Duck Breed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-2 text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-950\"\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White Magpie Duck Hatching Eggs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-lg leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eBring home one of the most striking and productive duck breeds — the \u003cstrong\u003eMagpie Duck\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for its elegant black-and-white plumage that resembles its namesake bird, the Magpie is both beautiful and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White Magpie Duck hatching eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e come from healthy breeding stock. When mature, the black markings may lighten or turn fully white, giving each bird a unique look. Perfect for small farms, homesteads, or hobby breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-4 md:grid-cols-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl border border-gray-200 bg-white p-5 shadow-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-500\"\u003eEgg Production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-2xl font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003e80–185\/Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eExcellent layers – eggs range from white to pale green. Exceptional strains like Paramount can lay up to 185 eggs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl border border-gray-200 bg-white p-5 shadow-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-500\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-2xl font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003e4.5–7 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eDrakes: 5.5-7 lbs | Hens: 4.5-6 lbs. Medium-sized breed with balanced build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl border border-gray-200 bg-white p-5 shadow-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-500\"\u003eHatch Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-2xl font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003e~28 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eDuck eggs typically hatch in about 28 days under proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-10 space-y-10\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pt-4 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-950\"\u003eWhy Choose Magpie Duck Hatching Eggs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eThe Magpie Duck is a British breed that combines beauty with practicality. Their distinctive black-and-white plumage makes them stand out in any flock, while their dual-purpose nature makes them valuable for both egg and meat production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-5 grid gap-4 md:grid-cols-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eStunning Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eElegant black-and-white plumage that mirrors the beautiful magpie bird. Each duck develops unique markings as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eDual-Purpose Breed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eExcellent for both egg production (80-185 eggs\/year) and quality meat. Their clean white breast makes plucking easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eFast Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eExceptional strains can reach market weight in just 11 weeks, making them efficient for meat production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eCalm \u0026amp; Hardy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700\"\u003eMagpie Ducks are calm, hardy, and excellent foragers. Perfect for small farms, homesteads, and hobby breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-950\"\u003eBreed Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-gray-200\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full divide-y divide-gray-200\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"bg-gray-100\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"px-4 py-3 text-left text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-700\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"px-4 py-3 text-left text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-700\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"divide-y divide-gray-200 bg-white\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eBreed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White Magpie Duck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eBritish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003ePlumage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eBlack and white – markings may lighten with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eDrake Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003e5.5–7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eHen Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003e4.5–6 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eEgg Production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003e80–185 eggs per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eEgg Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eWhite to pale green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eCalm, friendly, excellent forager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pt-4 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-950\"\u003eIncubating Magpie Duck Eggs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eMagpie Duck eggs typically take about \u003cstrong\u003e28 days to hatch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Standard duck egg incubation procedures apply, with attention to humidity being especially important for successful hatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border border-gray-200\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full divide-y divide-gray-200\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"bg-gray-100\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"px-4 py-3 text-left text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-700\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"px-4 py-3 text-left text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-700\"\u003eTiming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"px-4 py-3 text-left text-sm font-bold uppercase tracking-wide text-gray-700\"\u003eWhat Matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"divide-y divide-gray-200 bg-white\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eSet Eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eLet shipped eggs settle 12-24 hours before placing in incubator.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eDevelopment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eDays 1–25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eMaintain 99.5°F, 55-60% humidity. Turn eggs 3-5 times daily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eLockdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eFinal 3 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eStop turning, increase humidity to 70-75%, keep incubator closed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 font-semibold text-gray-950\"\u003eHatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eAround Day 28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-3 text-gray-700\"\u003eLet ducklings dry completely before moving to brooder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pt-4 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-950\"\u003eOrder \u0026amp; Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-5 rounded-xl border border-gray-200 bg-white p-6 shadow-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-3 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u0026amp; White Magpie Duck Hatching Eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magpie Duck (British heritage breed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-185 eggs per year (varies by strain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders ship approximately 1 week after purchase on the next available Tuesday or Wednesday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSexing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatching eggs cannot be sexed. Any ducklings that hatch will be straight run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited quantities – order early!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eMagpie Ducks are also a favorite for poultry shows due to their eye-catching plumage and balanced build. Whether you're raising them for eggs, meat, showing, or simply as beautiful additions to your farm, these ducks deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pt-4 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-950\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-5 space-y-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eWhat color eggs do Magpie ducks lay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eMagpie ducks lay eggs ranging from white to pale green in color. The exact shade can vary from duck to duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eHow long do Magpie duck eggs take to hatch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eMagpie Duck eggs typically hatch in about 28 days under proper incubation conditions with consistent temperature and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eAre Magpie ducks good for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eAbsolutely! Magpie ducks are calm, hardy, and excellent foragers. Their friendly nature makes them great for beginners and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eHow big do Magpie ducks get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eMagpie ducks are medium-sized. Drakes typically weigh 5.5-7 lbs and hens weigh 4.5-6 lbs when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rounded-xl bg-gray-50 p-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-gray-950\"\u003eCan Magpie ducks fly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-2 text-base leading-relaxed text-gray-800\"\u003eMagpie ducks are not strong fliers. 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