Too cold for ducks?

[Miss Lydia]

What are your temps? and did they stay out in their house over night?

 

[chickens really]

Use your judgement..I put mine out when the chill is gone later in the morning. The sun shines on my day Run for the Ducklings..

 

[squidsagirl420]

What are your temps? and did they stay out in their house over night?

I ended up bringing them in. I aaaalmost left them but I basically go off of myself lol. Last night it was still in the 40s and it was getting uncomfortable. Though I do think they would have been fine, I didn't want them to be uncomfortable on their second night out. The Temps last night got to 38. Tonight says 36.right now it is 41..
I basically have just been using my judgment and if I need a heavy coat, they probably wont be happy... The Pekin seems pretty well feathered and is probably fine but the other is still scraggly and fuzzy lol. And they will NOT separate So, am I being silly and over protective LOL

 

[squidsagirl420]

Also, there is almost no sun on their yard and house. It gets extremely hot here in the summer so that worried me. Should they still have it?? Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

No not being overly protective your using your good judgement and that is the way it should be.
I am confused on you next post are you asking if they still need heat? or sun. Make sure they have a way to get out of direct sunshine and plenty of ventilation in their house.

 

[squidsagirl420]

I'm asking if it'd OK that it does not have direct sunlight on it. Because it gets so hot in the summer I didn't think it should be in the direct sun. There is basically no direct sun on their yard and house

 

[Miss Lydia]

It will be perfect for summer. Maybe early morning or late afternoon you can let them out for direct sunshine if you want. My ducks aren't like my chickens they don't like to bask in the direct sun.

 

[squidsagirl420]

I do let them in the front yard where my garden is! It's FULL sun lol. So I out a little plastic box shade with an old deep baking pan full of water lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sounds like a good plan!