Im a new mommy and its prob nothing but....

[Shiyanne]

Rural king

 

[Shiyanne]

 

[Shiyanne]

 

[QuackSpeak]

They are so cute!!

I'm stealing your ducks...

 

[QuackSpeak]

And yeah, your little guy looks a little young for four weeks, I think. Maybe two or two and a half, but who knows. I may be wrong.

 

[Shiyanne]

I prob am wrong lol.. Ill go by what you think. How long before they can live outside? I live in florida

 

[Shiyanne]

They are so cute!!
Thank you


​I'm stealing your ducks...

 

[QuackSpeak]

I prob am wrong lol.. Ill go by what you think. How long before they can live outside? I live in florida

It depends on some things. Ducks grow very, very fast. They are mature within around eight weeks, and are usually fully feathered by then.

I would suggest keeping them inside for eight weeks, with short trips outside that get longer as they mature. If it's cold or snowy, I suggest not letting them outside full-time until they are fully feathered. Now, you have a lot of cute ducklings right now - that will turn into big, lovable poop machines as they grow. So keeping them the full eight weeks may not be possible. Try to keep them inside for as long as you can, but, as long as it is relatively warm outside (I mean, you live in Florida lol), people have had success bringing six and seven week old ducklings out. Your decision.

 

[Shiyanne]

Lol poop machines... Its been cool here but is usually very warm. I let them play in the bathtub but only when good and warm in there. Im trying to use a bit of common sense with them. Can they live with my chickens, while i build thier pen? I have 2 roos and 8 hens of various ages. Already have them a kiddie pool too lol.. Going to store and getting yeast, hope that will fix it, hes my lil cuddler.

 

[Shiyanne]

And when do they start laying eggs? And do they do well with chicken layer feed? Oh and i was told 2 diff things bout feeding them, tell me which is best... Bowl of water and put starter feed in water plus separate water to drink or dry food and 2 water bowls?