When can my ducklings live outside ?

[JaredandLauren]

I have six ducklings (though they look like adult ducks) living near my bedroom and the smell is really making me nauseous ...when will I be able to let them live outside full time? I’m hoping it’s soon haha

 

[SolarDuck]

How old are they? Are they fully feathered? Pictures?

 

[my gang eats grass]

If they have all their feathers (not half duckling fuzz half feathers) and don't need a heat lamp they are ready to go outside, and go in a predator-proof duck pen at night. If you have cats make sure that the ducks are big enough to not get attacked. I have a brooder outside with an extension cord so I can plug in a light, that way they don't have to live inside till they have all their feathers. If you have a garage or other outbuilding, you could also put them out there in a bin with a light.

 

[JaredandLauren]

If they have all their feathers (not half duckling fuzz half feathers) and don't need a heat lamp they are ready to go outside, and go in a predator-proof duck pen at night. If you have cats make sure that the ducks are big enough to not get attacked. I have a brooder outside with an extension cord so I can plug in a light, that way they don't have to live inside till they have all their feathers. If you have a garage or other outbuilding, you could also put them out there in a bin with a light.

They are about 6 ish weeks old give or take a week ....that are half and half with the feathers but haven’t needed a heat lamp inside for two weeks now.

 

[Lordofthegreenpeas]

I have six ducklings (though they look like adult ducks) living near my bedroom and the smell is really making me nauseous ...when will I be able to let them live outside full time? I’m hoping it’s soon haha

I usually let my ducklings out at 6-7 weeks if they are fully feathered. It also depends on how aggressive your flock is.