Ducklings Come today! Help me decide!

[chickens really]

You sure they really "eat" them? My ducklings were chewing on them for a while and then just spit them out.

Of course they spit lots out but consume lots too without issues. I never worry about that.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Of course they spit lots out but consume lots too without issues. I never worry about that.

Me too! Never a problem, but i was happy when i could put them on straw, much less stink!

 

[chickens really]

Me too! Never a problem, but i was happy when i could put them on straw, much less stink!

Depends on the set up I guess. Straw here stinks and rots quickly because of the wet Duck poo. I only use straw in the winter.

 

[casportpony]

I like using cheap Wal-Mart towels in my brooders. Yeah, I do a lot of laundry, lol, but it works for me.

He sure to post pictures as soon as you can!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Depends on the set up I guess. Straw here stinks and rots quickly because of the wet Duck poo. I only use straw in the winter.

I had my ducklings on pine shavings first and it was a wet mess! The shavings were in layers, trapping the - water? - in between and it all started to decompose within a day.
The straw was more open and allowed the moisture to evaporate more easy so there was less stink - for 2-3 days…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I like using cheap Wal-Mart towels in my brooders. Yeah, I do a lot of laundry, lol, but it works for me.

He sure to post pictures as soon as you can!

X2!

 

[chickens really]

I had my ducklings on pine shavings first and it was a wet mess! The shavings were in layers, trapping the - water? - in between and it all started to decompose within a day.
The straw was more open and allowed the moisture to evaporate more easy so there was less stink - for 2-3 days…

Depends on how you keep the water? I do what Definitely works for me...

 

[quackiemama]

I am using puppy pads and old towels as long as they don't have loose strings. This is working out perfect for my little ones that just turned 1 week old today. I am excited for you!

 

[AAcres]

Introducing... the babies!! I adore their little peeps.
Have they made a mess already? You betcha!

 

[quackiemama]

Awwww how sweet! Enjoy the duck poop!