How tall will Ancona ducklings be at four weeks?

[robsterrocklobster]

Hi all,

I have three Ancona ducklings coming in early May. I plan to use a galvanized trough, kept in our house, for the brooder. We made vacation plans for the end of May, though, and will be leaving the ducklings with a pet boarder. The brooder will need a lid there, just to be on the safe side. The trough is 12" deep. Will I likely need a raised lid to give 3-4 week old ducklings enough head room? Or should 12" be plenty? Thanks for reading.

 

[nchls school]

Hi all,

I have three Ancona ducklings coming in early May. I plan to use a galvanized trough, kept in our house, for the brooder. We made vacation plans for the end of May, though, and will be leaving the ducklings with a pet boarder. The brooder will need a lid there, just to be on the safe side. The trough is 12" deep. Will I likely need a raised lid to give 3-4 week old ducklings enough head room? Or should 12" be plenty? Thanks for reading.

CalifarmsAR has Anconas. I'm sure she would be pleased to answer your questions.

 

[Pierre duck drake]

Hi all,

I have three Ancona ducklings coming in early May. I plan to use a galvanized trough, kept in our house, for the brooder. We made vacation plans for the end of May, though, and will be leaving the ducklings with a pet boarder. The brooder will need a lid there, just to be on the safe side. The trough is 12" deep. Will I likely need a raised lid to give 3-4 week old ducklings enough head room? Or should 12" be plenty? Thanks for reading.

yeah @CaliFarmsAR has anconas!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Hi all,

I have three Ancona ducklings coming in early May. I plan to use a galvanized trough, kept in our house, for the brooder. We made vacation plans for the end of May, though, and will be leaving the ducklings with a pet boarder. The brooder will need a lid there, just to be on the safe side. The trough is 12" deep. Will I likely need a raised lid to give 3-4 week old ducklings enough head room? Or should 12" be plenty? Thanks for reading.

Is it for food or water?

 

[robsterrocklobster]

The trough will be used as the brooder. I was going to leave the top open because it will be in our house, so I had no concerns about a 12" height. The pet boarder, however, will keep it in their training room (in a barn, I believe), so I want to cover the top to be safe. Do you know if they will likely be too tall for it at 3-4 weeks?

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

The trough will be used as the brooder. I was going to leave the top open because it will be in our house, so I had no concerns about a 12" height. The pet boarder, however, will keep it in their training room (in a barn, I believe), so I want to cover the top to be safe. Do you know if they will likely be too tall for it at 3-4 weeks?

I think I’d be to big by 3-4 weeks, well, by 4 weeks I’m pretty sure they will be.

 

[robsterrocklobster]

I think I’d be to big by 3-4 weeks, well, by 4 weeks I’m pretty sure they will be.

I thought that might be the case. I'll see what I can do about arranging for something taller. Thank you for the reply.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I thought that might be the case. I'll see what I can do about arranging for something taller. Thank you for the reply.

You’re welcome!!