does anyone know what kind of wattage i need for 2 ducklings or 3

[g_yyuzu]

this is the person ive been talking to who recommended the food and other stuff said

"It's the temp that matters, for the first week of life they need a spot about 90 degrees that they can both get under and get away from it they get too hot. Then lower the temp by 5 degrees a week. So put a thermometer under your light to monitor the temp. After 3 weeks you can start using heat part time to wean them off."

 

[g_yyuzu]

so is it that i have to reduce 1 degree each day or reduce 5 degrees for the whole week and do the same thing for the next weeks

 

[Ratchnick]

7 degrees a week for big breeds, 5 for medium or small.

 

[Ratchnick]

I usualy adjust the temp twice a week

 

[Ratchnick]

Most important is the numbers are just guidelines. Watch how the ducks behave. Are They huddled under the lamp, probably to cold, are they sitting far away, probably to hot.

 

[g_yyuzu]

ok so basically lets say that on the i get my chicks on the 6th the whole week is 90 degrees and the next week which would be the 13th, on that day i reduce it by 5 degree and continue untill its an adult

 

[g_yyuzu]

cuz my ducks are going to be 2 female black runners and 1 female pekin, that would clarify them medium breeds?

 

[Flockincrazy]

K so ducklings are not crazy about heat for long if they are just hatched 90°-92°F for 3days and then 85°-90° for 4-7days then reduce 5° every week till at ambient

 

[g_yyuzu]

K so ducklings are not crazy about heat for long if they are just hatched 90°-92°F for 3days and then 85°-90° for 4-7days

alright so its goes like this
3 days-90 degrees
4-7 days- 90-85

and just keep reducing 5 degrees each week (for every 4-7 days)

 

[g_yyuzu]

because i got this information 2 days ago

"Your ducklings should be brooded, staring at 90 degrees the first day, and then you can lower the temperature 7 degrees per week (one degree/day) until they are feathered out and ready to go outside.

This is a far faster drop in temperature than for baby chicks, which is one big reason I don't like to brood them together.

Rule of Thumb Temperature Chart

1st week 90 - 84 F
2nd week 83 - 77 F
3rd week 76 - 70 F
4th week 69 - 63 F
5th week 62 - 56 F
6th week 55 F"