How long do ducklings need heat lamp for?

[l0ral0u]

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

 

[farmincity]

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.