Hello all! My name is Sarah and I'm from southwestern Ohio. I am a new "mother" to two Pekin ducklings approx. 10 days old. I just brought them home this morning. They are a little shy, but have adjusted quite well to their new home.
I was wondering when they might be ready for short trips outside. I have a fenced area about 25ftx25ft. Is it alright to let them run around this area or should I use a smaller pen?
Also, they are calm when I sit next to the brooder and talk/sing to them, but terrified when I try to pick them up or place/remove anything from the brooder. Any suggestion to make this less traumatizing for them? Are there any treats I can give them when they are this young?
Thanks & looking forward to talking with some of you!
I was wondering when they might be ready for short trips outside. I have a fenced area about 25ftx25ft. Is it alright to let them run around this area or should I use a smaller pen?
Also, they are calm when I sit next to the brooder and talk/sing to them, but terrified when I try to pick them up or place/remove anything from the brooder. Any suggestion to make this less traumatizing for them? Are there any treats I can give them when they are this young?
Thanks & looking forward to talking with some of you!