Hi there I have ducks that are 16 days old, and are just beginning to shed their baby feathers, they are with two 5 week old chicks and they all get on fantastically. My question is, how long do they need a heat lamp for and how long until they can go outside? They're starting to smell lol Thanks
I got ducklings the same age. I have stopped using the heat lamp a few days ago. If the temperature is 75 degrees or above now. I still bring them in at night since we are having a rainy cooler temp swing right now. But I can't wait to leave them outside the smell is terrible in the mornings and I only have 4 ducklings. Mine are spending the day outside in my garden during nice weather.