Duckling...is it sick or not sick?

[nao57]

Something I recently learned was never to give the ducklings cold water. Maybe that was the case?

Wow. Is that true?

I hadn't heard that. But now I'm interested in that also.

 

[quackiemama]

I have heard that too @DuckyDonna I always gave mine warm water just because they were babies and it just seemed natural.

 

[DuckyDonna]

I have heard that too @DuckyDonna I always gave mine warm water just because they were babies and it just seemed natural.

Well, you're smarter than I am because I never gave it a thought! I do hatch when its summer though but I'm fixin to hatch again in a couple of days and I will be very conscious of that. You know, you just go to the sink or wherever, turn on the water and never think about the temperature. At least I never did until now.

 

[nao57]

But is there also higher risk of bacterial related illness with warm water?

(Not disagreeing, just wondering about the different variables for this. Its interesting to hear your experience.)

 

[DuckyDonna]

But is there also higher risk of bacterial related illness with warm water?

(Not disagreeing, just wondering about the different variables for this. Its interesting to hear your experience.)

I don't have any first-hand experience with any problems but I have seen @casportpony tell people that and she's an expert plus it makes sense. I doubt it causes more bacteria but I think really cold water could be such a shock to their little system it sends them into problems. You know how when we are sick they say no ice water.

 

[nao57]

I don't have any first-hand experience with any problems but I have seen @casportpony tell people that and she's an expert plus it makes sense. I doubt it causes more bacteria but I think really cold water could be such a shock to their little system it sends them into problems. You know how when we are sick they say no ice water.

Very cool thanks. I think you guys are probably right.