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I would see if anyone has used sand in a brooder before and see what they say. It is just my opinion that it is not a good idea, but i might be wrong.
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I think they're heavy enough that they won't flip over as easy.
jenniemig I recommend this link to help you get ready for your ducklings
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711
Finny has given so good advise.
Quote: I am planning to use the pond water as irrigation for some of my garden, then add fresh water, and so on. I also have some plants to help with filtration. It'll be a process of trial and error for sure
Thanks for the link, very good information.jenniemig I recommend this link to help you get ready for your ducklings
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711
Finny has given some good advise.
and as for sand I myself wouldn't use it maybe I am over protective but I would worry about them eating too much and getting impacted, safer to use clean old towels in the bottom of the brooder for a couple of weeks and just change out everyday take out soiled ones shake outside and wash for next clean out, a bit more work for safer for ducklings or use the rubber shelf liner in bottom of brooder and do same as for towels with cleaning. get a thermometer and keep in the brooder digital is best that way you can keep track of temps you don't want to over heat them 90 first week 5* cooler each week there after. Let us know when they arrive and be sure to post pics.
I am planning to use the pond water as irrigation for some of my garden, then add fresh water, and so on. I also have some plants to help with filtration. It'll be a process of trial and error for sure
And they shipped on Tuesday? They definitely should come today unless something happened with the shipping. If they do not come today or early tomorrow morning I would directly call the farm you ordered them from. All orders of baby poultry should arrive two days after shipped and early in the morning.