Hi I’m new here and hoping someone could help me identify the sex of my ducklings! They are Golden 300 ducklings

[amjenkins444]

I just got 5 ducklings they are golden 300s and growing rapidly I cannot tell if they are male or female but they all look the same. Anyone know?
Also at what age can they live outside? It’s 80 degrees during the day where I live but can get to 50 degrees at night. If they have a house and each other for warmth is it warm enough for them soon? Or will they need a heat lamp? And when can they have access to my pond without drowning?

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @amjenkins444

Glad you could join us all here! Cute duckings there! Nice article here on brooding duckings ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/duckling-care-brooder-ideas.64854/

Also I am sure if you post in the duck section the keepers there will be able to help you ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

Enjoy BYC

 

[Blue Raptor]

I just got 5 ducklings they are golden 300s and growing rapidly I cannot tell if they are male or female but they all look the same. Anyone know?
Also at what age can they live outside? It’s 80 degrees during the day where I live but can get to 50 degrees at night. If they have a house and each other for warmth is it warm enough for them soon? Or will they need a heat lamp? And when can they have access to my pond without drowning?

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Jenbirdee]

I just got 5 ducklings they are golden 300s and growing rapidly I cannot tell if they are male or female but they all look the same. Anyone know?
Also at what age can they live outside? It’s 80 degrees during the day where I live but can get to 50 degrees at night. If they have a house and each other for warmth is it warm enough for them soon? Or will they need a heat lamp? And when can they have access to my pond without drowning?

Hi and welcome to byc. I had a couple golden 300's they are fantastic ducks. I have one now who is the top duck in the flock.
You wont be able to tell their sex yet, Im never sure until they are at least 8 - 10 weeks old. They can drown yes if they are not fully feathered yet, which is usually around 7 weeks old. how many weeks old are they now? at 80 degrees they can go outside during the day, but they need a small enclosure not pond access yet and some protection and cover from predators. Also NEVER use heat lamps in outside coops, fire hazard

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Your Ducklings are Beautiful! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join us! Beautiful babies! @Yorkshire Coop and @Jenbirdee have left you with some great advice so I will just welcome you to our community!

 

[N F C]

Hi, enjoy your ducklings...looks like good tips from @Yorkshire Coop and @Jenbirdee

 

[Grammy60]

Hi and welcome to BYC Thanks for joining us

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!