Ducklings

[Quackers08]

I'm contemplating getting like a heat thing for ducklings to go under like they would be going under the actual duck, does anybody have any ideas which one would be best to get? Thanks!

 

[mnferalkitty]

I am not sure what you are talking about...Do you mean like a heat lamp?

 

[Amiga]

Oh, I think you mean something warm, like momma duck body temperature, that ducklings could snuggle under.

Hmmm, I don't know of anything like that. I am so overprotective, I would make sure there was no way for anyone to suffocate, because a duck mom would be responsive to little ones, but a heat thing like you describe would not be sensitive to them like a live duck.

Cool idea, actually, except (I feel) for that possible risk.

 

[Quackers08]

yeah i am worried about that risk too but they'd be in my room so i could keep an eye on them. I might see if theres something on like ebay or amazon or somewhere

 

[Amiga]

Just make sure they cannot get stuck. Ducklings can get themselves into the most ridiculous, and life-threatening situations in the blink of an eye. So if you plan to sleep . . . . .

 

[Miss Lydia]

A nice heat lamp over head and a stuffed animal to snuggle under would be safer I think.

 

[Quackers08]

yeah thats what i looked at and i think i'll get the one that can be raired and is just for over head. I think my duck is sitting now (hope so)

so may have some babies in a month

 

[Miss Lydia]

yeah thats what i looked at and i think i'll get the one that can be raired and is just for over head. I think my duck is sitting now (hope so)

so may have some babies in a month

Well if thats the case no need for lamp or stuffed animal Mama duck will take care of everything.

 

[Quackers08]

hope she does. my nan hatched chicks yesterday and she had a few problems with some of them so had to have them inside which was why i thought i migfht need one just in case

 

[welsummer12]

Hello! I am having the exact same thought as you! If my duck successfully hatches out her own ducklings i would expect the mother to keep them warm? Like in the wild. It would definitely be better seeing i don't have to buy a heat lamp!