Moving Ducklings outside.

[TheDucksOnTheCanal]

I have 8 WH and 5 what I believe to be rouen WH crosses. They are about 2-3 weeks old, feathers are coming in on a few. I have a safe enclosure and coop with a pool waiting for them. I live on Long Island, we're hitting 85 during the day and around 70 at night. These ducklings are quicky outgrowing the brooder. Can I move them outside next week?

 

[Miss Lydia]

It would be better to wait until they are closer to 4 weeks old they will have more feathers. The 70 maybe a little cool for 2 week-olds unless you can offer some heat for night time.

 

[LydiaB]

I have mine outside but they have a heat lamp available. I usually stop heat at 5-7 weeks depending on feathers. I’m paranoid.