Too cold for ducks?

[squidsagirl420]

Hello I'm in Texas and I have two ducklings that are approximately 6 weeks old.. One is a pekin and the other I THINK is a Welsh harlequin. It's supposed to get into the mid to high 30s tonight. They are have been in their duck house for two days... And it had been warm. Now it's gonna be chilly... Will they be OK or need to come in? I have no light. Thank you!
There is a door now. This was a progress photo lol

 

[sannabelle]

That’s a cool duck house!

As long as they’re fully feathered they should be fine they’ve got each other. Make sure they have extra bedding as well. If they’re still downy and unfeathered, I personally would bring them in. It’s been a long time since mine were babies that age so I don’t remember when they were fully feathered!

 

[HeatherD42]

I think I didn't take my first 3 babies out to be full time outdoors until 8 weeks and that was in July or August...

 

[HeatherD42]

But I was probably being very cautious. I had another group of 5 that were raised by their chicken Mama for about 4-5 weeks. When she was done with them, they stayed outside and that might have been May. I think I figured 5 could keep each other warm. But 30s is really chilly

 

[squidsagirl420]

I'm not sure if they are fully feathered. Lol. They aren't just fluff anymore. But they still have some... Weather says 38 tonight. I think they would be fine but I'd hate for them to be miserable... I will probably bring them in. Let me see if I have a clear pic

 

[HeatherD42]

If it were me, with only two still downy younglings, I would bring them in

 

[HeatherD42]

They are cuties! What breed is the grey one?

 

[squidsagirl420]

They are cuties! What breed is the grey one?

I am not positive. I think a Welsh harlequin. But really clueless lol

 

[chickens really]

Hello..If you provide warm bedding in the house they should be fine outside..Ducklings are tougher than people think.
Very cute Ducklings..

 

[squidsagirl420]

Can they still come out this morning? Lol what temp is safe for them to be outside. I'm learning! Lol thanks guys