Our first pair of ducks

[mamabearx2]

We went to TSC for chick feed and came home with these two little guys. Any tips for first timers would be GREAT!

 

[Amiga]

Uh, oh, somebody fell in love!

Well, it's too late to save you now. Welcome to the Duck Side.

Before you feel overwhelmed, please read

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

They are waterfowl and they are wonderful, and they may challenge you as you climb that steep learning curve.

Get the water management sorted out as soon as possible, get a thermometer in that brooder (for me, please, just for my sake...), and let your heart continue to be melted.

Two littles depend on you now for everything. No pressure.

 

[destinduck]

 

[Carcajou]

and

. The link Amiga posted is very informative.

Good luck and yes, they will grow on you!

 

[mamabearx2]

Uh, oh, somebody fell in love! 

Well, it's too late to save you now.  Welcome to the Duck Side.

Before you feel overwhelmed, please read 

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

They are waterfowl and they are wonderful, and they may challenge you as you climb that steep learning curve.

Get the water management sorted out as soon as possible, get a thermometer in that brooder (for me, please, just for my sake...), and let your heart continue to be melted.

Two littles depend on you now for everything.  No pressure.

Thank you! Where is the best placement for the thermometer?? Under the light or away from it?