7 week old Buff Ducks

[Blundrigan]

I am in the mass Area and we are having a cool spring, but can my ducks be moved outside now? They are stinky and loud. I love them to death, but

 

[Miss Lydia]

what temps and what have you got to move them into. And pics please. At 7 weeks they should be feathered in. Have you been taking them out at all to get them acclimated?

 

[Blundrigan]

The lowest forecasted temp for next week is 35. I have a coop for them.

 

[Blundrigan]

I have been taking them outside on the 55-60 degree sunny days. They love it out there.

 

[Blundrigan]

Dottie and snowflake

 

[Miss Lydia]

You don’t still have heat lamp on them? If you do turn it off and give them time outside daily like your doing and extend it longer as long as they aren’t out in the rain and strong winds right off, bring them inside at night for at least a week after heat lamp is turned off. Then as long as they are in a secure run and house start letting them sleep outside they will sure be ready if you take it steps at a time. They are gorgeous ❤ I have 2 female Buffs named Mindy an Cindy love them girls!

 

[Blundrigan]

You don’t still have heat lamp on them? If you do turn it off and give them time outside daily like your doing and extend it longer as long as they aren’t out in the rain and strong winds right off, bring them inside at night for at least a week after heat lamp is turned off. Then as long as they are in a secure run and house start letting them sleep outside they will sure be ready if you take it steps at a time. They are gorgeous ❤ I have 2 female Buffs named Mindy an Cindy love them girls!

Today is there 2nd day without the heat lamp. I figured I’d turn it off because they were avoiding it. Last week I had them outside all day and brought them in at night. They were happy ducks. Thank you!

 

[Blundrigan]

Today is there 2nd day without the heat lamp. I figured I’d turn it off because they were avoiding it. Last week I had them outside all day and brought them in at night. They were happy ducks. Thank you!

Also I think snowflake may be a drake he is bigger than Dottie and his bill seems to be turning orange.

 

[Miss Lydia]

One of my females is built like a tank her sister is more petite. So it's a waiting game sometimes. Post back in about 3-4 weeks with pictures.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Drake in back looks like the females has the orange bill. Isn't he gorgeous?