What Breed Should I Get?

[duluthralphie]

Give them my number in case they need to call and get advice on caring for dux.

 

[KaleIAm]

Give them my number in case they need to call and get advice on caring for dux.

..... You'll tell them to snuggle the precious babies, right?

 

[duluthralphie]

..... You'll tell them to snuggle the precious babies, right?

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

..... You'll tell them to snuggle the precious babies, right?

He's going to explain them how to keep them warm… really, really, warm…

 

[Aunt Angus]

Well, they officially love the duckies, @duluthralphie, so they won't need yournumber. But thanks???

Here's what helped them make that revelation:

(warm water, their brooder was warm, they only "swam" for a few minutes)

 

[Aunt Angus]

Noob question: Can I take their food and water out at night? I'm worried they'll get wet and get chilled.

 

[MotherOfDuckens]

Noob question: Can I take their food and water out at night? I'm worried they'll get wet and get chilled.

I always left food and water available at all times. I would elevate the waterer so they could still get their heads in but it wasn't easy to stumble into it. They are pretty good at finding the heat lamp when they get wet. Whatever you do, do not let them have access to food without water as they can choke.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I always left food and water available at all times. I would elevate the waterer so they could still get their heads in but it wasn't easy to stumble into it. They are pretty good at finding the heat lamp when they get wet. Whatever you do, do not let them have access to food without water as they can choke.

Ok, thanks! It is elevated, but I made the holes in the lid too big. They climb on ot and their feet fall in. So silly. I'll make a new one now.

Good thing I've been storing up plastic containers in preparation for duckies!

 

[Quatie]

Noob question: Can I take their food and water out at night? I'm worried they'll get wet and get chilled.

They need food and water all night. They are growing super fast and need access to it at all times. As long as they have heat they should be ok. If they get a little wet, it is not a big deal. If the whole cage got wet, that would be a problem. But they are too small to knock over water dishes at that age.

 

[MotherOfDuckens]

Good thing I've been storing up plastic containers in preparation for duckies!

I have an entire cupboard dedicated to the same cause. Everyone in the house is terrified of opening it due to the inevitable avalanche that ensues.