baby duck care

[Kevin565]

I would not ever personally keep a kiddie pool in their actual coop. It will be much harder to keep the bedding clean and dry. I suggest keeping any water source other than for drinking out in the run.

 

[hazesolomon01]

what about the lanscaping pools the black plastic ones

 

[Kevin565]

what about the lanscaping pools the black plastic ones

Those are even worse. They were much harder for me to clean over the kiddie pools.

 

[Basin Cove Farm]

I think the most important thing you will need to take care of ducks is access to daily clean water, esp if you are in a cold environment. Baby ducks grow up quickly and they will need regular access to feed, green grass, water and sunlight. Also a critter-proof house to keep them safe at night is a must. WHen they are babies they must be kept warm with a heat lamp. I HIGHLY recommend the Storey's book on raising ducks -- that was my bible the first year. Good luck! They are such fun.

 

[liz9910]

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Enjoy your ducklings!

 

[sourland]

There is a duck section of the forums under "Other Poultry", and you should find some great information there! Here is a link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

And here is a great link about duckling care:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/duckling-care-brooder-ideas

I would recommend reading the entirety of the second link and then asking specific questions in the Duck forums afterwards. Ducks are fun (but very messy)! Good luck

Great links here - welcome to BYC.

 

[belwelch]

Welcome to BYC from Kentucky.

 

[new duck mom]

Welcome to BYC from Kentucky.