My ducklings are only 6 days and since I received them I watered them from a small, black plastic tray (think chinese food container) that they can, and do, jump into and play in. I fill it, let them play and drink until the water is gone and I remove it until they've dried up so they're not always wet.
While watching some of the babies I notice they'll hop into the water and just stand around in it, not drinking. Then after a few moments, they'll hop back out to let someone else have a go at just standing in the water. Do ducks "absorb" water? I know it's an absurd question, but when given fresh drinking water, they'd rather just take some time to stand in it!
While watching some of the babies I notice they'll hop into the water and just stand around in it, not drinking. Then after a few moments, they'll hop back out to let someone else have a go at just standing in the water. Do ducks "absorb" water? I know it's an absurd question, but when given fresh drinking water, they'd rather just take some time to stand in it!
