Mallard duckling care?

[DaffodilDuck]

Duckling Questions:
Do I need to bring them in at nite?
How long do they need to swim per day?
How to sex them?(other than vent sexing)
Any other tips would be much appreciated!

 

[Amiga]

Yes they need to be in at night.

Ducklings, especially over a few days old, do well with at least one warm bath a day, but it needs to be supervised closely.

When they are 3 or 4 weeks old, the girls will start making honk and quack noises.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

 

[DaffodilDuck]

Thanks a lot! Mine are about eight weeks old so can they stay out at night?

 

[lizzybaxter]

Thanks a lot! Mine are about eight weeks old so can they stay out at night?

I think that depends on their surroundings. I can't let any of my chickens or ducks stay out at night because they would be eaten, in spite of my outdoor dogs guarding. Raccoons can smell ducklings for miles. I would err on the side of caution.