Not ready for ducklings.

[Cherib603]

Keep Momma & babies together. Just check to see she is treating them well. I would keep Daddy away. At least for now. Put a divider between them so Daddy can SEE them, but with tiny holes, like hardware cloth, so he can't stick his head through to bite and the babies can't wander out.

 

[bernieduck]

It's going to be hard to separate them, but I will try. This is there pen I built.

Mommy and babies is in the house. Would that be big enough for me to close them in?
The feed mill has chicken starter. Is it ok to use that? From what I read I should add brewers yeast. How much brewers yeast should I add to starter food?

 

[Cherib603]

UNmedicated starter, correct?
Add 5% brewers yeast. (95% crumble, 5% Brewers yeast - just sprinkle a dusting on food).

You don't want to shut mommy and babies up in a box (which is essentially what the house is). They need to come out and walk around and swim etc. can you maybe divide the whole pen just for a few weeks? Or put Daddy somewhere nearby?

 

[bernieduck]

I will try to think of a way to divide the pen.

 

[Amiga]

One rule of thumb for brewers yeast is a tablespoon per cup of food.

 

[bernieduck]

I want to thank you all for all of your help. I brought mommy and daddy from @JadeComputerGal , I usually call her and bother her with all my babies questions. I think she is on vacation. Once again thank you all. I'm sorry if I ask too many questions, this is my first time as a grandmother.

 

[bydhatch]

I LOVE your pen! That is great!
Good luck with your new ducklings! I have ducklings right now as well!

 

[bernieduck]

Cute ducklings is that them in the pic? Is there a way to know what sex they are?

 

[bernieduck]

Here's the ducklings. They are 4 weeks old.

When can I let Daddy out with them?