Help!!!!! new duckling owner

[duckies1230]

Last night I became the owner of two one week old pekin(sp) ducks, mainly BC my toddler fell in love and I suppose I did too. Right now they are in a safe warm brooder in my living room. My husband is freaking out about cellamenalla poisoning. When they teach adult age I have a farm for them to gfo to, until then they are my responsibility. Are they safe? I need any and all information. I know the basics. But I am constantly washing and sanitizing my hands. If my daughter touches their brooder she is doused in sanitizer from head to toe, plz tell me that is overboard!

 

[duckies1230]

I meant reach adult age

 

[Amiga]

If you are concerned about salmonella, you could have the ducklings tested.

While salmonella is around, I try not to worry too too much. At the same time, with a toddler, you've got the two concerns of hygiene (or lack thereof - everything in the mouth), and a still-developing immune system.

I would call the vet and see if they can do a test without risking the health of the ducklings.

Regarding future plans, I just want to share my thoughts. Are the ducklings going to be pets, then treated like livestock? You can probably tell I am a little worried about that.

 

[duckies1230]

I want them as my pets. I can't see me giving them up. I'm just worried about when they get big, I can't keep them in my living room then. We are looking for a new place but that could take months and from what I read it doesn't take very long for the ducks to reach maturity, I want to do whatever's in their best interest. The one duckling is very noisy and squeaks a lot, is she alright? I think she just gets excited or yells when she needs something. As for hygiene, I'm a very clean person. I plan on moving them out of the living room once they get comfortable with me. But for now I think they are in the best place.