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Okay, a couple questions about my growing ducks: -they're 4 1/2 weeks old; when do most of you folks move them outside permanently? Ours are currently outside during the day, in a temporary structure. -I've got the impression that ducks are harder to train as regards going to their coop at...

They ignored cooked peas (frozen)...seriously, total prima donnas. :-) Maybe should try just plain thawed uncooked?

Oh, I should mention-- mine completely ignored lettuce. Totally. I obviously have prima donnas. So far their only interest is eggs, and only in small amounts.

Wow, reall I'll look at the sticky, thanks. :-) Really, sprouted wheat? I did exactly that the other day (I do it for the hens already) and they completely ignored it! I was kind of bummed, I thought that would be a hit. They're 4 weeks old, if that makes a difference, but I don't know why...

What kind of snacks do ducks have a weakness for? Preferably ones from the kitchen so I don't have to buy more products. I'm so used to chickens that I'm still kind of figuring this out, and we'd like to find a food they can't resist so that they'll be a little more human inclined. :-) Thanks!

Great, thanks. I don't see that around here as much, but I'm sure I can track some down!

So as far as switching to a lower protein food after the ducks are a few weeks old... What does everybody use for this? I know I could theoretically continue on chick starter and niacin, but I'm getting tired of wasted food because their wet beaks make it clump up. But if we can't feed them...

Ha, they're brooding in our only tub. :-D So that's full of straw...maybe I'll try the sink. :-)

Our weather is still crazy (Montana)...20-30s at night, 30s-40s during the day, sometimes higher. I'm not looking to let them play outside, really. Just wondering about a cakepan of water in their brooder, to give them something to do. They'll likely stay in their brooder for several weeks...

At what age would you feel comfortable letting ducklings have a pan of water to play in, without worrying about drowning or toweling them off? Mine are almost 3 weeks, and their fuzzy little selves seem impressively impermeable to water, so wondering if I could up their entertainment by allowing...

First time duckling owner here...I am so shocked at the feel of their fuzz! It's nothing like chick fuzz, which is so silky. The closest thing I can compare it to is like a rough fleece, or maybe felt...so bizarre!