Power outage two day old ducklings

[BirdNerd101]

What should i do? I have them all in a box (5) with a towel and covered by a blanket. I have no clue how long it could take

 

[ladyrsanti]

Oops, placed my post in the Michigan thread. I've used those hot pads that are for sore muscles, found in the pharmacy section of most grocery stores, the large size. I put something over them, a blanket or towel, because they get quite hot.

 

[livinlavidaloca]

Thermacare packs from the pharmacy stay warm 8-12 hours. You could also fill a 2 liter bottle most of the way with hot water and put lid on. They will huddle together. Keep them covered to keep the warmth in.

 

[TLWR]

Do you have a gas stove?
If it goes on too very long, you can heat a pot of water and make a rice bag to put above it to warm it up and put in with them that they can snuggle with.

 

[BirdNerd101]

Yes, how long can they be without it

 

[chickwhispers]

You can also warm bricks up in an gas oven or on a grill. To about 150 to 200o , then wrap them in foil and a towel and place them in/under brooder. Just be sure the little ones can't come in contact with them directly. Depending on how cold it is you may have to rewarm some a few times though the day. I've done that it helps.

 

[TLWR]

How cold is it where you live and what's the weather forecast for today?

They can go for a while at lower temps - they aren't always sitting under mom in nature.

 

[chickwhispers]

Never thought of those @ladyrsanti! What great idea to keep acouple on hand when getting chicks.

 

[chickwhispers]

Thanks for the info on the time frame @livinlavidaloca and Welcome to BYC!