Getting ducklings in a week?

[sns26]

So I'm getting 5 mallard ducklings about a week from now, and I was wondering how I should be prepared and any tips that might be helpful to take care of the little guys I have a box I'm going to keep them in, a heat lamp, straw for bedding, chick/duck starter, and an inflatable pool for the backyard when they get older. Anything I'm missing or things I need to look out for? Thanks!

 

[Amiga]

Welcome!

I suggest you look at this,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

and these


https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/641902/created-a-water-saver-for-my-duck-brooder

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/679433/water-water-everywhere/10

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/858161/feed-water-solution-for-brooder#post_12901321

http://frankiemakes.blogspot.ca/2012/06/watering-solution-for-ducks.html

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/259876/do-your-ducks-have-water-at-night/10#post_13568197

Welcome to the world of ducks! Please keep asking questions, and tell us all about your little ones!

 

[sns26]

Thanks so much! Definitely helped me out. I'll be posting pics ASAP

 

[Amiga]