- Apr 9, 2012
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I have new baby runner ducks, 3 weeks old and doing great. Several questions; I read that you can't use wood shavings for bedding for ducklings as they will try and eat it and they can die from ingesting it. I use shavings for my Silkie chickens. At what age can I use it for duck bedding? And second question, can my ducklings safely be put in with my Silkies once they are bigger? I only have four Silkies and they are in a very large indoor/outdoor coop and all docile hens. They are all turned out during the day to free range.
Last question: I took my ducklings outside today and put them in the grass and they starting eating everything. They try eating very large things like hard pinecone bits and I took them out of their mouths as I was afraid they would choke on them. ?? My husband thinks I'm nutty, but at what age can they start foraging on our property without worry of choking or ingesting something they shouldn't? (I know, that's a silly question, as ducks are naturally adept at living outside, but I would heartbroken if something happened to them because I didn't ask! ) = )
Last question: I took my ducklings outside today and put them in the grass and they starting eating everything. They try eating very large things like hard pinecone bits and I took them out of their mouths as I was afraid they would choke on them. ?? My husband thinks I'm nutty, but at what age can they start foraging on our property without worry of choking or ingesting something they shouldn't? (I know, that's a silly question, as ducks are naturally adept at living outside, but I would heartbroken if something happened to them because I didn't ask! ) = )