Mandarin Duck Facts You Need to Know

How many eggs do mandarin ducks lay? Female mandarin ducks lay between 9-12 eggs at a time. Most of them create their own nests in the holes and cavities of densely-wooded trees.But mandarin ducks have also been known to participate in egg-dumping where they lay their eggs in another female's nest. This can result in nests with dozens of eggs jostling for space.