free ranging

[hatchcrazzzy]

i have 5 rouens ducks 9 weeks old when can i free range them

 

[silkiechicken]

I don't have ducks but as soon as they can withstand outdoor temperatures, and if there is a secure run, they can go free ranging.

I free range, with no run, with my chickens between 3-6 weeks old depending on the time of year.

 

[greyfields]

9 week old ducks can be let outside during the day easily at 9 weeks. If you do not lock theme in a pen, enclosure or house at night, you will very quickly have 4, 3, 2, 1 and then no ducks left. Other than a pond, they have no defense against most predators.