I just ordered 10 assorted Muscovy ducklings from Country Hatchery, due to arrive in late April/early May. I have 2 mallards that were full grown when I got them (the neighbors left them when they moved out). I have never raised a duckling before in my life. Puppies and kittens and cows, but never baby ducks.
I've been reading up as much as I can, and I'm planning on brooding them in the bathtub in our hall bathroom that never gets used. I have a heat lamp, rubber shelf liner, plus shallow pans to use as a waterer and feeder.
What I'm wondering is does anyone have that ONE piece of advice that they wished they'd known before they raised their first set of ducklings? (More than one would be good, too. )
Thanks!
I've been reading up as much as I can, and I'm planning on brooding them in the bathtub in our hall bathroom that never gets used. I have a heat lamp, rubber shelf liner, plus shallow pans to use as a waterer and feeder.
What I'm wondering is does anyone have that ONE piece of advice that they wished they'd known before they raised their first set of ducklings? (More than one would be good, too. )
Thanks!