When can I send them to their new home?

zanelee

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I have ducklings that are now 6 1/2 weeks old. Almost fully feathered.
When are ducks old enough to be away from their mother? These guys are trying to pick on my pekin, and I'm about ready to send them to their new home.
Thanks!
 
I would think they'll be fine, based on the fact that so many of us get our first ducks, at least, from hatcheries as day-olds.

At six and a half weeks, they are still ducklings, and need water 24/7, extra niacin if they're on chicken feed, and some of that. So if their new home won't be able to accommodate those duckling needs, they may need to stay with you another three weeks.
 

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