Pekin duckling

[Rubberducky13]

Hi! I have a 2 1/2 week old female. I live in Albuquerque, NM where temps have been in the low 100’s. I was wondering if my duckling can be kept outside during the day ( I have a Cape Cod coop) rather than the plastic bin I have her in. She’s outgrowing the bin really quickly.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Definitely build her own pen.She can stay outdoors but needs shade,a kitty pool,and somewhere to sleep,shelter from bad weather as well.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Hello
I started putting my ducking outside during the day at a week old when it was in the 80s here in Missouri.
It's been lots warmer since so she stays out until dark now. I bring her in if it rains though.

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[Rubberducky13]

Help! I noticed when I checked on my duckling she had a reddish color on her chest. I thought she may have just been dirty but I think she may have a sore. She was excessively “ biting” it but after I cleaned her I didn’t see anything. What should I do?

 

[CrystaBub]

Can you post s pic of her chest?

 

[Rubberducky13]

 

[Rubberducky13]

It’s seems better now that she is clean and dried but I still feel like there’s some irritation

 

[CrystaBub]

Thanks for the pic. I can’t tell very much from the pic but you may want to try just a little ACV in her bath next time. If there is something on her causing irritation, that should help kill it or clean it. Keep us posted. Also, where did you get her? Are you sure she’s Pekin? Can you post a side pic of her head? The reason I ask is because my Pekin’s chest started turning reddish. I thought she was sick - come to find out she’s a Runner - a lovely surprise!

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Rubberducky13 did you look down into her down for any kind of cut or scrap looking at her skin should give you an idea if something is wrong.