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When I had ducklings (90% survival rate) I gave them a short swim every day. I waited until they were 1 week old before the first one though. Start by giving them about 10-15 min swim them gradually work up to them being able to have free range over the swimming pool by 4-6 wks of age. Given the...

You can get as little as 2 but I would recommend getting at least a trio, I have 9 and it helped a lot when some of them dies b/c they still had each other. It also helps in winter to keep warm.

You won't need a stuffed toy as long as they have other ducks. I did that once but only because I rescued a singleton from the wild.

I don't think that you should put a swim bowl in. I give my ducks a swimming pool when they are 4 weeks old. Also, I would advise against using chick feed, use all flock or food specific to ducks, it's just easier-no supplimenting needed! If it is warm you can put them outside as soon as 2 weeks...

Hi, so ducklings are very similar to chickens. Some main differences: ducks don't need a heat lamp as long (typically only 2-4 weeks depending on weather), ducks absolutely cannot have medicated food it kills them, ducks make messes with water, ducks are more cold hardy, ducks don't get sick as...