mypoorducky
Chirping
- Oct 7, 2021
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Hello all. I have some ducks, about a month old. They're about halfway done with growing out their feathers. Since I still lack any sort of proper feed at the moment, I give them much more access to forage in my backyard, however I worry it may be too cold for them. It's very cold outside, not quite freezing but I do need to wear my jacket if I want to stay out for a while.
My parents insist their feather coat is enough to keep them warm, but they've said the same thing when they were mere ducklings with only their downy feathers, and I'm pretty sure they'll take any excuse to keep them out the house.
When I let them out while cleaning out their home thing, they rush right into our laundry room whenever I keep the door open, and don't come out even for some food(or whatever I tried to substitute for feed) and water. Not a good sign there.
I'd like to keep my ducks out to forage to help meet their needs, but I'm worried it's too cold for them to go out.
My parents insist their feather coat is enough to keep them warm, but they've said the same thing when they were mere ducklings with only their downy feathers, and I'm pretty sure they'll take any excuse to keep them out the house.
When I let them out while cleaning out their home thing, they rush right into our laundry room whenever I keep the door open, and don't come out even for some food(or whatever I tried to substitute for feed) and water. Not a good sign there.
I'd like to keep my ducks out to forage to help meet their needs, but I'm worried it's too cold for them to go out.