HELP!! Water Fits with water fowl peeps

[casportpony]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/dont-give-your-ducklings-cold-water-to-drink.649976/


So im not a duck person yet n but i figured I Google just to see and I found this for you. It would seem young duck cant tolerate cool water in their body's. Where as oldest ducks should have better self temp regulation.

And thanks for finding that!

 

[MartinsPoultry]

All adults in the main flock, I have a grow out flock mixed in with bantams right now that range from 3-4 months of age with the yearling bantams. I will start temping the water then. Thank you Casport

 

[casportpony]

Here's the deal... Most people will never have a problem, but some will. For anyone that's ever had this problem, just try giving water that's in the 102° to 105° range.

 

[MartinsPoultry]

I will start immediately, James and I are expecting 19+ Grey Runners to hatch this week and the next along with 40+ guinea fowl for an upcoming Poultry swap. So warmer water from now on. Will that also work for Goslings?

 

[casportpony]

All adults in the main flock, I have a grow out flock mixed in with bantams right now that range from 3-4 months of age with the yearling bantams. I will start temping the water then. Thank you Casport

I shoot for ~hot tub water temp.

 

[casportpony]

I will start immediately, James and I are expecting 19+ Grey Runners to hatch this week and the next along with 40+ guinea fowl for an upcoming Poultry swap. So warmer water from now on. Will that also work for Goslings?

It should work for the goslings too.

 

[MartinsPoultry]

Last mallard is crying for Tac, its so sad. I placed her with a new hatched peep that was a surprise accident

 

[casportpony]

Last mallard is crying for Tac, its so sad. I placed her with a new hatched peep that was a surprise accident

 

[Miss Lydia]

Poor baby, sure hope all that has been posted helps.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Thank you for sharing your sad experience so we can learn. Warm water for mine from now on!