Are my ducks alright in a storm?

[rocketfizz3113]

Google's not helpful. So, I'm in SoCal and we're getting a big bout of rain and wind, really cold. My ducks have a little enclosure with a tarp, but water can still get in and because it is on ground level, it's flooded so they have nowhere dry or warm to sleep. is this ok? I know ducks like rain, but will they be alright sleeping/staying overnight in cold, windy rain? I'm just a little worried...

 

[BelovedBirds]

Google's not helpful. So, I'm in SoCal and we're getting a big bout of rain and wind, really cold. My ducks have a little enclosure with a tarp, but water can still get in and because it is on ground level, it's flooded so they have nowhere dry or warm to sleep. is this ok? I know ducks like rain, but will they be alright sleeping/staying overnight in cold, windy rain? I'm just a little worried...

I would be worried too, ducks do love rain, but they need somewhere sheltered and dry to sleep. Do they not have a coop?
Or if you have an outbuilding, a garage- is there anywhere you can put them until it passes?

 

[picklestheduck]

Yes ducks love rain and water but they need a dry place they can retreat to. I agree with BelovedBirds on moving them to an outbuilding if you have one until it dries up or you get them different shelter etc. Hope this helps.

 

[Canadian Wind]

If you don't have anything, can you put in bins or something else solid they can get up on? And wrap more tarp or even a cheap shower curtain around a couple of sides of the enclosure to give them a spot sheltered from the wind and blowing rain.