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[JosephElliott]

Hello all. I am considering getting a few Muscovys this coming spring but have a few questions. I have never raised day old fowl before but I think I understand the basics. Tote with hardware clothe top, heat lamp. Food. Water. Clean bedding.

I would have to raise them in the house until they are old enough to go into a chicken tractor. At what age could they be transferred?

Can I use nipple waterers exclusively to cut down on mess in the brooder?

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi &

Glad you could join us all here! I don’t keep ducks myself but I’m sure if you start a new thread in the duck section the keepers there will be able to help you ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

Enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Hello and welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us and good luck with your duck project.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Shadrach]

Hello JosephElliot.
Welcome to BYC.
I've never raised Muscovy chicks. The mothers raise them here and they seem very hardy.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[N F C]

Yorkshire Coop has given you the best link to get your answers, best of luck with your upcoming ducks!

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC We have a contest for new members at the moment. Details here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...t-new-byc-members-win-a-byc-calendar.1287752/

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I've only raised chicks and used a nipple waterer after the third day. They all trained to it within minutes and it certainly cut down on mess. I'm sure ducklings are much more messy with a water bowl than a chick though.

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Welcome to BYC!

Feel free to ask questions, there are so many wonderful and knowledgeable people who will answer them!

Enjoy your time on this amazing site!