Also be careful with heat lamps or bulbs as they CAN catch on fire. Just be careful , they need a little supervision to make sure all is well. and DO NOT use newspaper they cannot get good footing. but you can shred it by hand - not too small or they can ingest it. good luck!
Ducks need plenty of water. Numero uno.
DO NOT give them medicated chicken feed. Look for ones specifically listing ducks.
They are messy but are fun and easy to love. Make sure they have clean water as much as you can give them and water to bathe in.
they need warmth but you may decrease the...
I bought mine from David Holderread. I have no complaints and all but maybe one turned out to NOT BE show quality. You will be paying about 9 dollers a duckling and he sell big ones in the fall. You may or may not find some for 4-H this year but you can try. I have some but do not know if I can...
Honestly, the preference is up to you. Really its easier to get ducklings shipped on the fastest shipping option and ship them.
OR if you are really that worried- go pick them up. lol
They have done shipping for YEARS. I haven't had any problems ( Ravenna's post office is awesome that way ) ...