Putting the ducklings outside

[Apopka Cluckers]

I have 3 little ducklings who are in the house is a 4-tiered cage and I was wondering when the right time would be to place them outside.

They would be in a 3' by 3' by 2' cage that would be under a tree in the shade. I do live in Central Florida and the temperatures lately have been in the mid to high 80's.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

[chiknwhisperer]

I don't have an answer for you unfortunatly but I am interested in hearing the answer.

 

[ohsnapitscharity]

well about how old are yours?
i put mine outside when i saw the first hint of white coming through
the yellow on its feathers (its a pekin)

 

[cowman910]

if its 80 then they can go out. mine went out when they were 2 weeks old and it was about 40.

 

[Chicken Fruit]

Our youngest was 3 weeks when he went out with the other duck, and it was still frosting at night.

 

[chiknwhisperer]

WOW! I thought it would be longer then that.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

Mine went out at 3 weeks

 

[cozycritters]

Three weeks here, too, but it's hot

(AZ)

 

[Emzyyy]

GOOD! I can finally put mine out my dad is seriously about just to put them outside himself they stink so bad AND I CLEAN THE CAGE EVERY 2 DAYS!! They love water way way too much!

 

[Apopka Cluckers]

That's great ... I'll set them outside and see how they do.

I would let them free range when they are older but I have 3 GP and I don't know how they would do with them.

They are between 3-4 weeks old so we'll see how they do outside. Thanks.