Brooders

[HG2701]

I have some duck eggs in my incubator.But not sure what brooder to make for them when/if they hatch any help pease

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[mymilliefleur]

Hello and Welcome to BYC!
We're glad you decided to join.

There is tons of information on here, so I'm sure you'll find answers to all your questions.

Check out the ''raising baby chicks'' section of the forum. Most people use plastic totes, but I don't think they are really big enough for the chicks to be comfortable in. Stock tanks work well for brooders. Hope all goes well with your flock!​

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome!

I'm glad you joined our BYC "flock"!

I haven't raised ducklings before, but I have raised baby chicks. I usually keep my chicks in plastic tubs.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! There is a nice article in the Learning Center on duckling brooders https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/duckling-care-brooder-ideas and here is a nice thread on raising ducklings https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings/0_20 Good luck with the hatch!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Definitely look into the link provided by Kelsie.^

 

[drumstick diva]

If you use plastic tubs for brooders please put a wire cover on them, so babies. won't fly out, and pets won't jump in and eat them. They also need the wire top so they get air'

They won't fit in a plastic tub for long. Some people like to use large appliance - cardboard boxes, or Plastic kiddie pools (minus water)