I took warm water for my ducks several times through out the day and night to drink. They love warm water to drink and wash their head. They really look`d fore ward to that warm clean water to warm their insides.
Thanks for your reply! Gladys is ADORABLEGreetings! I haven't stopped by for awhile. We have a wonderful solo Pekin, Gladys, who comes in at night once it gets really cold for the season. We're in the NC mountains.
Tonight is the first night in her newly tuned up basement habitat under the stairs. She is soooo happy. So there you go, we have a duck in the house at night for the next six weeks.
Years ago I read words of wisdom here about this subject. If you do what's best for your own peace of mind, the ducks will be just fine.
@jkrob Muscovy's are not as water proof as Mallard derived breeds I would def keep her out of the water till it warms up when they can't keep their feathers in good shape by preening and spreading the oil over their feathers. they get what is called wet feather and they can chill when not water repellent, make sure she is eating and drinking and add poultry vitamins to their drinking water. I have had several of my old Muscovy's get wet feather. Usually molt takes care of it and a really good diet and extra vitamins.I have a Muscovy that seems to not be as water proof as it should be. was in the pond today with the other ducks and came out very icy. its about 13 F out there. They are in the coop for the night and I have closed the door to the pond so hopefully it wont get any worse. Last year the peakins and kackies were in the water down to air temps of -10.
