Question about call ducks

[Mother Hen to 6]

Ok I have had call ducks in the past and it was a total disaster. We had 6 that was 2 weeks old. Took them out to swim one day for about 30 mins and within the hour they were all dead. No clue what happened. They just started not being able to walk and shaking. We kept them warm and still lost them all. This was a few years ago and I have been afraid to try calls again but have now decided I want some. Does anyone have any idea what would have happened? The water wasn't cold and it was warn outside. I just don't want this to happen again.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

We're you providing extra heat? I know they recommend not letting younger ducklings swim until 6-8 weeks until they gets some feathers in. Ducklings without a duck mom have no protection from getting chilled.

What were you feeding them? Sometimes ducklings need extra vitamins.

 

[chickens really]

Sounds like they got tired and cold. How old were they? Lots of factors could of been the cause.
Calls are just as strong as any other breed of Duck just smaller.