When can I take the heat lamp away?

[Chicks Galore3]

My ducklings are 6 weeks old! I am hoping to move them from the basement to their coop SOON. How much longer will they need a heat lamp? I'm pretty sure they are fully feathered, and the lowest overnight temperature for the next 2 weeks is 57 degrees F. I'm thinking they will be okay, but I just wanted to see what the experts thought.

 

[DeepDishChix]

I don't know about ducks, but I do know that for chickens you can move them into at 1 month or so. I just had to keep a lamp in the coop for about a week, but I took it out a while ago. Hope this helps!

 

[Amiga]

The general guideline is 90F the first week dropping 5F per week till the brooder temperature is the same as the rest of their environment.

So, 6 weeks times 5 is 30. 90 minus 30 is 60. That is pretty close to 57.

As long as their outdoor shelter is predator proof, they are probably ready.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

They moved out on Saturday, no heat lamp and they are doing great! Thanks guys.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They moved out on Saturday, no heat lamp and they are doing great! Thanks guys.

 

[Jessica89]

They moved out on Saturday, no heat lamp and they are doing great! Thanks guys.

Glad they are doing great! Mine will be outside before I know it. Growing too fast. x