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Little bit is doing better.
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Little bit is doing better.
I say they are plenty big enough to swim in the pond but I don't know a thing about ducks. I put Street to swim in the baby pool on day three.Adorable but nasty. It is a good thing they are cute. Tomorrow I'll move them to my outdoor brooder, above the big kids.
The big kids are 3 weeks old and starting to get their feathers. Gosh, seems like longer than three weeks. 3.5 actually. Anyhoo, the bigs are still terrified of me. They don't identify me as the bringer of fresh water and treats.
At what age will they be old enough to go swimming in the pond? Right now they have their drinking water with B-12 Complex added refreshed 2x/day and a 2' x 3.5' rubbermaid bin that I put a about 4" of water in. They are looking too big for the rubbermaid bin but not feathered enough to swim in the pond.
Then there is the question of how to get them to the pond since they are terrified of me. It is about 50 yards from the duck pen to the pond. It would be nice if they would follow me back and forth but I don't see that happening any time soon.![]()
Eventually, yes, I want them on the big pond. Not until they are full grown tho. I just don't know how to introduce them to it when the time comes and still be able to get them to go home at night to be safe. Wild geese have raised two clutches of seven babies over the last two years with no problems from snappers. I know we have lots of red ears but I've only seen one snapper and he was removed from the environment. When they are full grown I won't worry about hawks.Are you talking about a real pond ? I think they are still too young for a big real pond ? What about snapping turtles or flying predators. A small kiddy pool with a safe way in and out would be nice for now.
I say they are plenty big enough to swim in the pond but I don't know a thing about ducks. I put Street to swim in the baby pool on day three.
Would you be able to go in after them if needed?