When can ducklings go outside in barn

[cchicks4]

I hatched 5 ducklings last week and they have been living in a large bin for the past week. I already want to move them outside. We have a barn that is not insulated but well sealed. We live in Canada (mid Ontario) ... I have a couple heat lamps but wondering if they’ll freeze to death out there or what my options are. Thanks.

 

[BuffOrps32]

If you hang heat lamps and they can get to them and they are not hit by the wind, I think it's okay.

 

[cchicks4]

If you hang heat lamps and they can get to them and they are not hit by the wind, I think it's okay.

Even if it’s below freezing?

 

[BuffOrps32]

Even if it’s below freezing?

you have to stray your heat lamps early and allow them to heat the pen, they will need that is always above 94 degrees, I think it was, so that they can be warm enough. I have raised baby chicks in an uninsulated barn with heat lamps in winter before. They've survived snow storms below freezing, so I thinks it's okay.

 

[aart]

Keep them out of any drafts and make darn sure your heat lamps are secure.
Keep a close eye on them at first.
How will you keep their water thawed?

 

[cchicks4]

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you have to stray your heat lamps early and allow them to heat the pen, they will need that is always above 94 degrees, I think it was, so that they can be warm enough. I have raised baby chicks in an uninsulated barn with heat lamps in winter before. They've survived snow storms below freezing, so I thinks it's okay.

Ok perfect thank you. So it’s been done. I’ve raised chicks and ducklings a few times as well but I’ve always felt too bad and left them in the heated shop. They’re too messy though.