What Should I do?

[ThreeLittleDucklings]

Hi! I have three 3 week old ducklings and I was asked to bring them to the local tractor/threshing show for the petting zoo. Would this be too much stress or would this present health problems in any way for these little girls?

 

[The Moonshiner]

Hi! I have three 3 week old ducklings and I was asked to bring them to the local tractor/threshing show for the petting zoo. Would this be too much stress or would this present health problems in any way for these little girls?

I'd be most concerned with risk of injury but I could imagine a lot of unnecessary stress too.
I wouldn't do it but its your call.

 

[mockingbird]

I would be concerned that the petting of various animals from various sources could spread illness to them...

 

[lomine]

I wouldn't take the risk myself. I just wouldn't feel comfortable having so many people (especially kids) handling them at once; no real way to keep an eye on everyone. An over-excited kid could really hurt a young duckling.

Maybe you could have them in a separate area where people could watch them but not touch them. I think a lot of people would enjoy watching ducklings play in a pool and run around.

 

[chickens really]

Too much noise and people...Leave your Ducklings at home...They will get way to tired and possibly stressed...
Ducks do not catch disease like Chickens..
Sounded good but would never do it...