Hello, members of BackYardChickens, I'm new to the site and I might need some help!

[Mahmood Pirazhn]

So, I have 3 chicks and 2 ducklings, I bought them three days ago and I don't know about their age or gender (Although I think one of my chicks is going to be a rooster!). Let me just say that, I don't have any heat lamps or heat pads, and I couldn't find any shavings in my country (Iraq). But I might try to make the shavings myself with the help of some farmers that I know. And I will try to buy at least a heat lamp. Anyway, they're doing good I take them out for at least 5 hours everyday and they have a variety of food to eat and water is plenty. But I noticed that my chicks are way less energized than my ducklings, they tend to just sleep standing up when they're outside and it's worrying me a lot. If anybody knows why they do that or has anything to say that might help, please do!

Sincerly,
Mahmood.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Mahmood and welcome to BYC. I’m sure others will be along to provide answers to your question. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1133855/a-wool-hen-creating-one-today
• Ducks
• How to start a new thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Welcome to BYC. You have come to the right place. You will find information on every aspect of raising chicks and ducks.
Good luck with your new little flock.

 

[The Happster]

Welcome!
Sounds like those chicks are cold. How old are they? No heat lamp? What heat source are you using?

Make yourself at home here.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Mahmood, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You NEED to get supplemental heat for your chicks. Do you have a heating pad without automatic shutoff? You can use that to make a momma heating pad.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Since you don't know their age can you describe their feathers? Is it fluff or no fluff but chicken feathers? If they are fluff they need a heat source. Chick (I don't know about ducks) will sleep a lot or huddle together when they are cold. When they are too hot, they will not sleep by each other.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello and welcome to BYC! It does sound like they might be cold, it would be good if you can find a heat lamp or heating pad. Can you post pictures of them?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

They definitely need heat, chicks don't have the ability to regular and generate enough heat to keep warm which could result in death. Do your best to get something warm for them to snuggle in.

Good luck and welcome to our community!