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[idahoduck]

hello i have three baby ducklings that are about 4 weeks old. one of them are breathing with its mouth open and is drinking all lot of water. is this normal?

 

[jonhpdx]

That sounds like your duckling is panting and overheating. This can be caused by your heater being too low in their pen. I've had it happen when the ambient temperature rises (we had a few hot days in a row where I am for it being late March/early April) and I forget to adjust their heat lamp.

 

[idahoduck]

ty . i will try that.

 

[Amiga]

Also, do you have a head washer? Their nares (nostrils) clog up easily and they must be able to wash them out.

Please take a look at https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

It will help you prevent many problems.

Please also tell us more about your setup. Do the ducklings have food and water 24/7?