Doing my best to raise these ducks

[house.of.ducks]

I don’t think they’re 8 weeks. They look to be abt 2 maybe 3 weeks at the most.

 

[carlyducks]

They are not 8 weeks old. They look more like 3-4, compared to my ducklings!

 

[house.of.ducks]

Please do not put them outside for at least 3-4 more weeks or until they have 40-50% of their feathers. I honestly think they’re about 2 weeks.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I wouldn't let them in a kiddie pool just yet. A small basin, but not kiddie pool.
How warm is your garage? Can you keep them in the bathroom? I Imagine it is more constant temps in the house.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

@MatthewsHomestead You are in a warmer climate. Thoughts on keeping such young ducks with no heat source?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

A heat lamp and holder isn't very expensive. Do you have a tsc nearby?

 

[Thebaconator]

@Soon2BChixMom
My garage is normally warmer than my house but not as constant. My house is almost always 70 degrees but I could keep them in the bathroom. Do I need a heat lamp if I keep them inside? Tractor Supply is far away but are reptile heat lamps like they sell at petsmart okay for ducklings?

@house.of.ducks
Okay, what kind of setup would you recommend for ducklings so young? They’re in a box with food, water, and straw right now because it was just supposed to be for a day, but now that I know that they’re only 2-3 weeks old they’ll probably need something else to stay in for a few weeks.

 

[sourland]

As long as they got dried off, they will be fine. It's when their down gets soaked and they are not dried that they get chilled and can become hypothermic. Actually gradual exposure to 'swimming' water helps them start preening.

 

[Thebaconator]

As long as they got dried off, they will be fine. It's when their down gets soaked and they are not dried that they get chilled and can become hypothermic. Actually gradual exposure to 'swimming' water helps them start preening.

Okay, I’m glad I didn’t harm them. I’ll use a smaller container next time though since they’re so young.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I am sure reptile lights are fine as long as they aren't made with teflon.
70° might be fine though. I kept mine at 70-75 When they wre about 3 weeks old. Mine stayed in a heated building at 60°. So, by the time they were 4-5 weeks they no longer needed the heat lamp.
Provide them with outdoor adventures too! Supervised and in a predator proof set up.
Here is what my set up was like - also the link provided above is regarding duckling care here on byc. It is a good read.