Beginner

[needlessjunk]

None of mine can fly. I have a welsh harlequin, white layer, cayuga, crested and 2 runners. It take lots and lots of time to tame then but it can be done. Mine come to me when I call them and have treats.

 

[CountyGirl12]

Aww that's cool!! So they wouldn't fly out of the brooder after they get their feather? Also, how long did it take to tame yours and have them Come to you? Are they adults?

 

[buff goose guy]

I really recommend that you look into the breeds of ducks becuase only the bantam and muscovy breeds can fly ( talking about the standards people not the odd ball cases of a khaki capbell flying and etc.)

 

[CountyGirl12]

Ok. Didn't know only those breeds could fly. I was thinking about getting 2 white Perkins....those good for beginners?

 

[buff goose guy]

pekins and yes some people do very well with them.

 

[Amykins]

Would this feed be good? The reviews people put said their ducks loved it and it was great feed.

You won't need a 50 pound bag of crumble, as the ducklings will only be fed it for a few weeks. It's high-protein so if you give it to them for too long they could develop angel wing. So it's best to get a smaller bag if you only plan on having 2 duckies!

 

[CountyGirl12]

Ok thank you! My uncle said I would need to keep them for 2 months until they get all their feather. That's how long I kept the 14 baby chickens. And is the crumble feed or pellets better?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Ok thank you! My uncle said I would need to keep them for 2 months until they get all their feather. That's how long I kept the 14 baby chickens. And is the crumble feed or pellets better?

You mean keep them inside in a brooder? that will depend on the weather even fully feathered ducklings can chill and die if not acclimated to the temp outside. Crumble is much better ducklings have a hard time with pellets.

 

[CountyGirl12]

Yes, in a brooder. And I'll probably buy crumbles then. I might just buy a smaller bag and buy another if I need to. Thanks Miss Lydia

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes, in a brooder.

And I'll probably buy crumbles then. I might just buy a smaller bag and buy another if I need to. Thanks Miss Lydia

Your very welcome Pics when you can. some really good info https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711