Ducks heat lamp

[Jamisonbrooks]

i just got my first ducks ( want duck eggs ) but it has been getting realy hot with highs in the 80s and cool at night with lows in the 60s do I need a heat lamp for ducklings or no?

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!! Try asking your question in the duck forum https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

i just got my first ducks ( want duck eggs ) but it has been getting realy hot with highs in the 80s and cool at night with lows in the 60s do I need a heat lamp for ducklings or no?

Ducklings don’t need heat lamps!
You can supply them with one if you want, most people only use heatlamps with ducklings in the winter months. It’s optional really.
Here’s a site that might help you

https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/animals-and-wildlife/raising-ducks-caring-for-ducklings

And here’s a video on not using heat lamps

 

[Jamisonbrooks]

Ducklings don’t need heat lamps!
You can supply them with one if you want, most people only use heatlamps with ducklings in the winter months. It’s optional really.
Here’s a site that might help you

https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/animals-and-wildlife/raising-ducks-caring-for-ducklings

And here’s a video on not using heat lamps

Thanks