Ducks, water, and winter

[Buster]

Can my ducks go the winter without water to swim in? I know it sounds like a silly question, but it sure would make things easier around here, especially in a month when it REALLY gets cold and the daytime highs never get above freezing.

 

[mothergoose1963]

Yup! All they really need is a bucket they can dip their heads into.

 

[busybychoice]

My ducks have access to both a small tub- pond thing and the bucket. In the summer they prefer the tub In the winter they wont have anything to do with it They share the bucket with my ducks.

 

[busybychoice]

OOps, They share the bucket with my CHICKENS- OMGosh! I'am sooooo tired Icant write straight!

 

[Buster]

LOL no problem- You meant what I knew.

 

[Chickie Mamma]

My ducks miss their pool, but they are happy with a bucket with lukewarm water

 

[eggchel]

They should be fine with just a small bucket to wash their faces in.

Once in a while you could give them a small tub or dish pan full of water for them to have a bath as a treat.


chel

 

[Buster]

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I had never thought of it before you guys suggested the bucket to wash their faces but I looked at a couple of the younger ones today and wondered why their faces looked rough/dirty. Thanks for the tip!