How Old Do Ducks Need To Be Before They Lay Eggs ,do They Need A Male Duck For It To Lay Eggs?

Ducks can start to lay eggs when they are seven or
eight months old.  They don't need a drake to lay,
but a drake is needed if the end result is to
have ducklings

Ducks start at 22-24 weeks of age to start laying and does not need a drake,but is you want duckling you will need a drake.