Duck egg pysanky Perfect timing. My husband and I decided to self-isolate during this time of COVID-19. Robin Kirby, a local raiser of ducks, delivered fresh duck eggs to my door! I’ve been having some fun with them! The dyes take differently on duck eggs, so after my first (top left) I switched to a wider kistka and didn’t leave the egg soaking in the dyes, but instead, just dipped or applied with a Q-tip.