Ducklings are pipping!! - would love some distractions!

[PuddlesandWaddles]

So you had 4 hatch I was thinking there was just 3.

There was four and they all hatched

 

[My15Ducks]

@New duck mommy 2021 @KathiQuacks @My15Ducks When can I take them out?

You can leave them in overnight if you want, or transfer them to your brooder. Since they’ve all hatched, you can take them out any time.

 

[PuddlesandWaddles]

You can leave them in overnight if you want, or transfer them to your brooder. Since they’ve all hatched, you can take them out any time.

I’m preparing the brooder right now and then I’ll put them.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

@New duck mommy 2021 @KathiQuacks @My15Ducks When can I take them out?

I remove mine as soon as they can stand up and walk
They don’t have to be fully dry as they dry better under the heat without the high humidity

 

[PuddlesandWaddles]

I remove mine as soon as they can stand up and walk
They don’t have to be fully dry as they dry better under the heat without the high humidity

I got them out and put them in the brooder. Will post pics tomorrow!

 

[PuddlesandWaddles]

When can I let outside for little bit? Also, when can I let them go swimming?

 

[LydiaB]

I have an outdoor brooder. The floor is hardware cloth. I covered the cloth the first 2 days, then they had access to the grass poking up. After about a week I set up a fence so they have outdoor access during the day. It is highly dependent on temps though- it’s been 70s-90 here. And they can always run inside to warm up under the lights if needed.

 

[PuddlesandWaddles]

I have an outdoor brooder. The floor is hardware cloth. I covered the cloth the first 2 days, then they had access to the grass poking up. After about a week I set up a fence so they have outdoor access during the day. It is highly dependent on temps though- it’s been 70s-90 here. And they can always run inside to warm up under the lights if needed.

Where I live it’s pretty hot during summer so I’m not worried about them getting cold. When can I let swim?

 

[LydiaB]

Where I live it’s pretty hot during summer so I’m not worried about them getting cold. When can I let swim?

Most places recommend waiting several weeks. Personally I offer supervised swimming in warm water the first 1-2 weeks, then a pool with steps in and out after that. If they can’t easily get in and out they can drown.

 

[Miss Lydia]

If their bellies are good I have let mine have sink time in nice warm water then I Pat them dry and right back into the warm brooder this is around 5-7 days