What age can ducks sleep in water all night

[Andra Guyer]

I have 2 one month old ducks that love being in the water. They are currently in my bathtub. There is a place for them to get out of the water. Is it ok to let them sleep in the water?

 

[CoriM]

1 month old seems way too young to allow to sleep in the water overnight. They should be kept dry and warm still at that age.

 

[Knighstar679]

At one month old their oil gland is just starting to work. This means that staying in the water that long will waterlog them they will take a chill and likely end up ill. Because as you said they do love water, its a duck thing, it is part of why we all love ducks. Sadly though they don't always know when it is good for them. I have had 1 week olds that did not like it when i pulled them out of the water after 5-7 minutes but any longer and i risked them chilling and taking ill.

 

[Jpat]

I have 2 one month old ducks that love being in the water. They are currently in my bathtub. There is a place for them to get out of the water. Is it ok to let them sleep in the water?

A full grown healthy adult duck is water proof and can sleep on water

Like @CoriM seid yours should be dry

you could drain the tub and put a towel down in it and a dish of water

 

[Andra Guyer]

A full grown healthy adult duck is water proof and can sleep on water

Like @CoriM seid yours should be dry

you could drain the tub and put a towel down in it and a dish of water

Ok. Thx for the info. Would it be ok to let them be outside in a caged area during the day? It is about 60 degrees today.

 

[Isaac 0]

Yes, they will be fine outside in 60F for a bit, just watch them and make sure they aren't huddling together, shivering or overall lack of movement.

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

They shouldn't have to sleep in the water, just like any other duck, but as long as they can get out of the water and move to a warm dry place they will be fine.

 

[Jpat]

Yes, they will be fine outside in 60F for a bit, just watch them and make sure they aren't huddling together, shivering or overall lack of movement.

 

[365username]

It should be fine