Should I be concerned?

[TheQuackShack89]

I am a new duck owner. I have 2, 2 week old baby pekin ducks. I’ve realized one of them is sometimes making a “pfft” noise out their nostrils. I have a duck waterer and give them access to swimming/standing in the tub once a day since it’s too cold for them to swim outside. Is this normal for baby ducks or am I doing something wrong?

 

[akroberts1085]

I just got ducks last year and I can't remember if I had any of them making that sound but of course I had 4 so that could be the difference. I'm trying to think about who it was that gave me some advice on ducks. I will check it out and give you the person's name.

 

[Jenbirdee]

What does your duck water look like? Is it deep enough for the ducklings to dunk their whole head into it?
Only two weeks old once a day in the tub is fine as long as it’s not for more than 10 - 15 minutes and they have something to stand on in there, and they go right back under the heat lamp afterwards

 

[TheQuackShack89]

What does your duck water look like? Is it deep enough for the ducklings to dunk their whole head into it?

I got a duck waterer from tsc I will attach a picture below of what it looks like if it’s not the right one what should I be using for them?

 

[Jenbirdee]

Also, what is your bedding that you are using could be making them sneeze perhaps

 

[Jenbirdee]

Oh thank you so much for the picture. They are super adorable. I just love ducklings to the end of the Earth and back so much. I love them. Maybe the only thing I love more is goslings. Perhaps I just love them all the same, who can resist baby waterfowl!
The water works but it’s messy They’re going to spill a lot. If you want to save on mess and cleanup work, use a food container, like Rubbermaid or Tupperware, and cut holes in the lid, big enough for them to dunk their head in, but not their body. I can send you a picture of mine if you like.

 

[TheQuackShack89]

Also, what is your bedding that you are using could be making them sneeze perhaps

Interesting I never thought of that I have chickens so I thought they would be alright with the flake shavings I use for the chickens as well.

Oh thank you so much for the picture. They are super adorable. I just love ducklings to the end of the Earth and back so much. I love them. Maybe the only thing I love more is goslings. Perhaps I just love them all the same, who can resist baby waterfowl!
The water works but it’s messy They’re going to spill a lot. If you want to save on mess and cleanup work, use a food container, like Rubbermaid or Tupperware, and cut holes in the lid, big enough for them to dunk their head in, but not their body. I can send you a picture of mine if you like.

id love a picture that would help so much! Im trying to give these ducks the best care and it’s going to take some learning I will take all the advice though! Should I replace the food container with the one that’s in there now or should I put them both in there? Also would that waterer be good for when they’re older or should I just retire it overall?