Duck breeders in wisconsin

[buff goose guy]

Those are really cute @wildsam

 

[wildsam]

Thanks! I like them a lot too, although I'm more in love with my duckies of course <3

 

[autumn wings]

Am looking for some advice. My ducks just hatched some little ones. I live in Wisconsin. I brought the baby's inside house. Mom is mad. Thought would be to cold for them to stay out. Mom and dad are in sheltered coop. Should I put back out or keep inside till bigger?

 

[spangledcornish]

If you have seperated them, i would raise them in the house. The hen may not take them back

 

[wildsam]

If Mama takes care of the babies bring her in with them. Less work that way plus she doesn't feel cheated and may nip at you (hope she takes them back, usually does).

If the family are usually in a sheltered coop I would even consider leaving them outside, just maybe put a heat lamp out there for additional warmth for the babies. But it's up to you.

My ducklings usually don't go outside before they're about 6 weeks old and fully feathered. I live in NW Wi too and with more snow and another cold snap on the way I would feel safer with the family inside if you can manage that.

 

[autumn wings]

Thanks for advice. Leaving them in house. They seem to be doing well

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks for advice. Leaving them in house. They seem to be doing well

How about some pics?

 

[autumn wings]

here is one one. will keep updating as they get bigger

 

[Miss Lydia]

here is one one. will keep updating as they get bigger

Aww they are adorable, but please no newspaper it's slippery and can cause leg problems old towel or the rubber shelf liner works great and both of those you can take outside shake wash and reuse.

 

[autumn wings]

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Aww they are adorable, but please no newspaper it's slippery and can cause leg problems old towel or the rubber shelf liner works great and both of those you can take outside shake wash and reuse.
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Thanks will do that