baby ducks

[danniidyer94]

how long do the baby ducks stay with their mother and
what age do their they need to be before they can go to a new home
also if i get a never female duck will the other two pick on her

 

[JimnTer]

Ducklings can be taken from their mother as soon as they are hatched and will do just fine in a brooder. I usually leave them with their mother and raise them to 2 weeks or more before I advertise them for sale. This way they are done with starter feed so the buyer does not need to buy a whole bag of starter fo just a few birds.

 

[danniidyer94]

thank you also when are they allowed in water and if i get a another female duck will my other two pick on her

 

[JimnTer]

They can go in water pretty much right away as well, just make sure they are able to get back out. If you get another female duck, the other females will likely pick on her for a few days, but they aren't as aggresive as chickens are to new additions.

 

[danniidyer94]

ok thanks for that information