Do they usually lay down to eat?

[Batty about Banties]

My ducklings lay down and eat out of the feeder. Is this normal? I would've thought they would move around more than they do but they are only about 2 weeks old.

 

[DurhamDuck]

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Are they warm enough?? They should be active long before 2 weeks. Do they have enough water and some greens?

 

[chrystalduck]

Oh I agree at 2 weeks they should be all over the place. Have they always been inactive or is this something new?

 

[Batty about Banties]

I have only had them for a little while but they've always been kind of laid back. Maybe they're cold. I'll try warming them up. They always have fresh water and plenty of good.

 

[FarmrGirl]

My Muscovy ducklings lay IN the feed bowl to eat! LOL!

 

[Batty about Banties]

Ok so the "lounging" while eating is normal. I was thinking you little piglets cant even stand to eat!

 

[ksmith]

My Mallards are just over a week old, and they lay down to eat...mine are pretty lazy little girls, until it comes to the water. then they chase each other around it!

 

[peepsandquacks]

^^ ditto. Mine are lazy too. But get a bowl of water involved and ALLLL that energy is released and they are faster then superman.

 

[tia]

My runner duckling lays down to eat too. Just relaxing and having a good little dinner. Then he gets up and runs around. I Think it is normal.

 

[Batty about Banties]

Thank you all! I was a little worried since I have always heard ducklings are crazy little buggers. Mine are pretty laid back but they are hanging out with their "AUnt" who is about 4 weeks older. She loves them, its super cute.