Duckling broader setups

[needlessjunk]

Those look similar to the setup I'm trying to perfect right now. Is there any downside to having such a big space (pool) for only three ducklings? I'm just worried about the enclosure keeping enough heat for them. They will be in a basement while they are young so I want to make sure it stays at the correct temp for the little gals!

It is way better to have more room than not enough. As long as there is a warm spot then it's fine. Ducks grow very quickly and after a few weeks the kid pool is going to be a tight fit.

 

[cmillerrun89]

It is way better to have more room than not enough. As long as there is a warm spot then it's fine. Ducks grow very quickly and after a few weeks the kid pool is going to be a tight fit.

Good to know, thank you!

 

[Jellybean05]

Can you do me a huge favor? Are you able to see any of my old pictures? I can't find them.

Yes, chickens can peck but I find if they are raise together and are the same age to start with it isn't generally an issue. Usually it's the wet bedding that causes the most issues and then it is only problematic for the chicks. After a week or two the ducks are so much larger the chicks don't mess with them much.

Yeah sure give a second....

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Those look similar to the setup I'm trying to perfect right now. Is there any downside to having such a big space (pool) for only three ducklings? I'm just worried about the enclosure keeping enough heat for them. They will be in a basement while they are young so I want to make sure it stays at the correct temp for the little gals!

Actually, now that my ducklings are 5 weeks, I wish they had more space, so I would say no. When they were younger they had plenty of room to get away from the heat lamp. This is a pretty big kiddie pool, so you could get a smaller one.

 

[llombardo]

Can you do me a huge favor? Are you able to see any of my old pictures? I can't find them.

Yes, chickens can peck but I find if they are raise together and are the same age to start with it isn't generally an issue. Usually it's the wet bedding that causes the most issues and then it is only problematic for the chicks. After a week or two the ducks are so much larger the chicks don't mess with them much.

I have mine together still. Oddly when I'm trying to clean the chickens jump in the water pan with the excess water. At night the ducks sleep in the brooder and the chickens roost on the edge of the brooder. One of the chickens likes to sleep with the pekin. The khakis are the ones that peck at everyone.