Ducks and hot weather

[Gemm]

I’m in Australia and today it’s 40 degrees Celsius which is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. They have lots of water, 2 pools and have lots of shade. Will the ducks be ok?

 

[Welshies]

If the pools are shaded and cooler than the air they'll be fine. Don't let them run out of water, open up the coop as much as possible, and watch for panting. If they begin to pant, mist them with a hose gently.

 

[sourland]

They should be fine with all that water and access to the shade. I find it ironic that there is a 100 F difference between your temperature and my temperature here. I don't like either extreme.

 

[Welshies]

They should be fine with all that water and access to the shade. I find it ironic that there is a 100 F difference between your temperature and my temperature here. I don't like either extreme.

Yep! Me too. It's -40 degrees celsius here.
I like it right in the middle. Give me -5°C winters and 20°C summers and I'm happy.

 

[onaharley]

They sure are pretty!!! You could make frozen rings with treat in them and toss them in the pool. It will chill the water while providing entertainment along with goodies for them to eat.

 

[Gemm]

Yep! Me too. It's -40 degrees celsius here.
I like it right in the middle. Give me -5°C winters and 20°C summers and I'm happy.

Wow in Australia winter is about 15 °C (59 °F) the coldest would be 0 degrees at night (32F)

 

[onaharley]

Wow in Australia winter is about 15 °C (59 °F) the coldest would be 0 degrees at night (32F)

Tonight's low in Michigan USA is -4F

 

[Gemm]

Well my ducks survived the hot day! They sat in the shade most of day and drunk heaps of water. They didn’t swim in their pool much and I put some frozen veggies in their food which they enjoyed.

 

[chickens really]

You also can freeze containers of water so you can drop into the kiddie pool for a cool down..Frozen watermelon also helps...
Very cute Ducks!

 

[DucksOhio]

I’m in Australia and today it’s 40 degrees Celsius which is 104 degrees Fahrenheit. They have lots of water, 2 pools and have lots of shade. Will the ducks be ok? View attachment 1227038

Your ducks look like they’re smiling.