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When can I keep my 4 week old lonely duckling with younger ducklings?
My 4 week old duckling lost her buddy a few days ago. I went to my local feed store to get her some friends, they are much younger. When can I keep them together? She has nipped at them a few times, but has started to relax around them. Thanks! -
What kind of ducklings might these be??
I got these guys at a feed store today. The black one has yellow on the chest, and they gray one is all gray. Any idea on what breeds? Thanks! -
Please help sick duckling!
My 3 and a half week old ducklings stayed outside today it was 83 degrees. I had the mama heating pad out there with them. I came home today and one of them was on her back and I picked her up and set her down. Her legs are really wobbly, she also kept closing her eyes immediately. Gave her... -
When can ducklings go outside?
My ducklings turned 2 weeks old this past Monday and I was hoping to put them outside at least during the day this weekend. This weekend is supossed to be 83 degrees. They have used a mama heating pad since they were 2 days old. If I move them outside with it being over 80 degrees should I put... -
Mama heating pad HELP
I am using the mama heating pad method for my 2 two day old ducklings as another member suggested. I read somewhere not to worry too much about the temperature with a heating pad, but my thermometer is reading between 82 and 85 degrees. Mostly staying at 82 degrees. They seem content as can be... -
Brooder help!
I am setting up my brooder and I put a 75 watt light bulb in the the lamp. It did not get anywhere near 90 degrees. I did use a curly light bulb thinking it wouldn't burn out as fast. I'm thinking maybe that kind of bulb doesn't get as hot? Anyway I would rather not use the 250 watt bulb because... -
Starter feed for ducklings
I have only been able to find Purina flock raiser for my ducklings. It is for chicks and ducklings. Does anyone know if I need to still add Niacin to their diet with this particular food? Thank you -
Beginner Questions!
Hi, So I am going to get 2 ducklings. I am brand new to birds and I want to start with ducks. I have some questions. First, how do two drakes do together without a female? Or how does a male act with a female towards people? Do they get aggressive? Also, my biggest concern is keeping my...