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I have 3 pekin ducklings who are about 5 weeks old. We're building an insulated duck house right now because they're too big for my brooder. I'm going to hang a heat lamp, so same question really- are they okay to stay in the duck house at night? Temps this week in NC will be 60s+ during the day...

Thanks, no he wasn't stuck. He's doing a lot better. His eye wasn't stuck, he just kept it closed. Everything seemed to help and he's out of his shoe and bouncing around the brooder now. His neck seems still a touch weak as his head moves from side to side when he starts to fall asleep...

Okay, thanks. He's still around this morning, still mostly using his left eye and not thrilled about his little corrective shoe for his toes. I at least feel better that each day that passes might mean he'll be okay. I'll stay hopeful anyway!

Hi all, new here but I need ideas. I have a 2 day old chick who has been weak, lethargic and keeping his eyes closed. I've given him very small doses of antibiotics, steroids, plenty of electrolytes, Nutri-drench and he'll only eat raw (freshly laid) egg yolk, however he's drinking just fine. He...