Hello all, my name is katie and i am a new duckling owner.

[kt4407]

I want to give my new ducklings a happy, healthy life so im looking for any quick tips for a new owner.

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

Welcome, how old are your ducklings? What breed? Where do you live (climate)? We need pics please.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I want to give my new ducklings a happy, healthy life so im looking for any quick tips for a new owner.

I too am a new duckling owner. So I will be following your thread. Maybe we can learn together!
Thanks for creating this thread and welcome to Backyard chickens..

 

[Miss Lydia]

Here is some great info https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings.750869/

We would love to see pics of your new lil ones too when you get time.

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

I'm by no means an expert but I've had mine since they were 3 days old. They are now full grown happy and healthy.

 

[kt4407]

Im not exactly sure how old they are. Going from some other pics ive seen, id say 3-4 weeks. I live in pa so its quite cold currently.

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

Here's another good site
http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/02/basic-duckling-care-raising-healthy.html?m=1

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, if you're into gardening, feel free to join this years SEED SWAP (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/seed-swap.1220129/)

 

[kt4407]

 

[kt4407]

Fyi, I also have 5 dogs who are very curious about the new ducklings.