Waterer OK?

[Beccatrix]

Is this waterer ok for ducklings and goslings? I'm worried it's not deep enough for their bills. Thanks in advance!

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

As long as they can completely cover their nostrils it should be fine but that looks too shallow.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

That is too shallow. Ducks need to be able to dunk their entire head to flush their eyes and nares.

 

[Beccatrix]

That is too shallow. Ducks need to be able to dunk their entire head to flush their eyes and nares.

Thanks! Is there anything commercial people recommend over milk jugs?

 

[Miss Lydia]

You can make something like this where they can dunk their heads but can't climb inside.

 

[Beccatrix]

You can make something like this where they can dunk their heads but can't climb inside. View attachment 3114184

Thanks! I put out a temporarily uncovered deep dish last night while monitoring them. They didn't push their beaks in far. Should I help them?

 

[Miss Lydia]

They’ll learn as long as the dish isn’t too tall.

 

[Beccatrix]

They’ll learn as long as the dish isn’t too tall.

Thanks!!

 

[Beccatrix]

This seems to be working well so far!

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are so adorable.