how long do i need to keep ducklings in brooder with heat lamp?

[Duck Lady1]

I think you'll need a heat lamp for at least a few weeks. You don't say where you live which does matter. You can put it in your account profile and it will be very helpful.

I would suggest using a kiddie pool for a brooder. Not a good idea to leave water standing that they can get into. They will get chilled very quickly and may drown too. You'll need a water dish that they can't get into but yet can stick their heads into to clean out their nares.

I really like using the puppy pads. It makes clean up a snap. That platform the waterers are on is actually a tray covered in hardware cloth so that most of the water spills go into the tray. If you are going to give them treats other than the regular duck food be sure to pick up a little bag of chick grit because they'll need that to properly digest their treats.
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So how many of these pee pads should I stock up on??? Should I get washable ones? How many do you go through in a day?