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Too humid outside for ducklings?
I think the one in the brooder is 5 days old-ish? It’s smaller than the ones that just hatched. I believe it’s a mallard or Rouen, and the ones hatched are Swedish/khaki Campbell mixes. I was thinking of maybe putting the little one in a small crate and putting that in with the mama and babies... -
Too humid outside for ducklings?
For sure! I’ve been checking and they seem okay so far. They both have water and food and I just keep going to check on them. Yes I’ve been thinking of putting the loner I have with them but I’m not sure if she would take him in or not. I’ve seen them get into Mama’s water on 2nd or 3rd day of... -
Too humid outside for ducklings?
Brooder is inside! Two are with mama. It’s 93 out with 58% humidity and “feels like” 107 according to my weather apps. The coop is in the sun, with accessible shade. Also lots of water! -
Too humid outside for ducklings?
I have two ducklings here in NE OK that just hatched yesterday. The heat index today is 115! Should I bring them in and have them under a brooder so they don’t overheat? We have a third duckling we adopted (mom and sibs were killed so we took him since we have other ducks) and he’s already... -
Do ducks change color after molting??
Ohhh look at those pretty babies! Yes I think so! My girl doesn’t seem to have a bib but maybe she’ll get one? Lol the drake started as a yellow duckling with some brown and is now white and grey. -
Do ducks change color after molting??
Oohh interesting! I’m making sure I take pictures when they change so I can see. So cool! -
Do ducks change color after molting??
Ok cool, thank you. Ohh maybe so! They are very pretty! And so funny, I love them! Oh well lol Thank you! -
Do ducks change color after molting??
Oohh interesting! Is eclipse plumage female coloring? I thought Atwood’s got their birds from a hatchery so I wouldn’t think they’d have mixed birds but I’m wondering if these ducks might be mixes of different breeds. Lol Thank you for responding, by the way! -
Do ducks change color after molting??
Okay. So I have ducks. 2 pekin drakes that are in a separate space, and then 1 khaki Campbell hen and 2…/unknowns. Well I know 1 is a hen and 1 is a drake but no idea on breed. I got them at Atwood’s, in a straight run duckling bin. I thought the gal was a blue Swedish but she doesn’t have a... -
What is this little friend?
Oohhhh interesting!! I’ll keep watch and see! -
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What is this little friend?
Got this duckling at Atwood’s back 6 weeks ago! He or she was yellow with brownish shading (I’ll include a pic) and now is gray and white! I’ve no idea what kind of duck. I also got 2 Pekins, a khaki Campbell, and what I think is a blue Swedish at the same time. -
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Temperature for month old ducks
Hi there! My sweet ducks are a month old and I’ve had them outside already because it’s been so warm! Well a cold front has moved in and the lows this week will be in the mid 50s. Will my ducks be okay out in there coop with that or should I get a coop heater (not a heat lamp) or bring them in...