What age can ducks sleep in water all night

Andra Guyer

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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?
 
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
 
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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.
 
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.
 

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