What should the temp be on a heat lamp.

[Ducks-love-me]

When more ducklings come in the spring what should the temp be? And how much should it decrease each week?

 

[Amiga]

I recall Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks recommending 90F the first week, dropping 5 degrees each week.

And watching closely to see if the ducklings are too warm or cool and adjusting accordingly. I liked having a little round thermometer in the brooder, under the heat units so I could monitor it.

Something that made sense after I thought about it was that, with dry bedding the brooder would be 10 degrees warmer than once the bedding got wet.

 

[Ducks-love-me]

Okay my ducks are past the heating lamp I am making a book for the spring so I KNOW everything for my little baby ducks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Okay my ducks are past the heating lamp I am making a book for the spring so I KNOW everything for my little baby ducks!

Here's a great place to start.. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711