Brooding

[DuckyBoi22]

I bought my ducklings today and i’ve done quite alot of research and stumbled upon brooding? Is it a must for owning a duck and what exactly does it do. Thanks!

 

[sourland]

if you are talking about ducks setting and hatching eggs , not all ducks do so. If you have one that goes broody and don't want ducklings simply remove the eggs and lock her away from the nest site.

 

[DuckyBoi22]

thanks

 

[21hens-incharge]

Are you meaning you have very young ducks and are wondering about how to care for the very young?

 

[DuckyBoi22]

Are you meaning you have very young ducks and are wondering about how to care for the very young?

yes they are 1 and a half weeks old

 

[21hens-incharge]

yes they are 1 and a half weeks old

I see. You have tiny ducklings.

This link will take you to the duck section. There is a lot of important information in there. Be sure to read about niacin deficiency as it can be a common issue.

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

This is a really great place to start.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/duckling-care-brooder-ideas.64854/

And of course there is even more information here....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/ducks.30/

I hope that you find these links helpful.