When should my ducklings go outside fully?

[Emmytheduckgirl]

Hey BYC! I have 5 ducklings that are now 5 weeks old. When should I keep them outside full time? Will they still need heat? I have a very protective cage for them that I’m excited to put them in! The weather out here gets down to low 30s.

 

[Tofu the chicken]

What breed are they? It can depend if it's 30 at night id say wait another week or two if they are fully feathered if it's that cold during the day id wait for it to warm up a bit more

 

[Emmytheduckgirl]

What breed are they? It can depend if it's 30 at night id say wait another week or two if they are fully feathered if it's that cold during the day id wait for it to warm up a bit more

They are Pekin Ducks. Out here the weather gets down to mid 30s but some nights are warmer.

 

[Emmytheduckgirl]

They also have a small house in their cage that I will be putting them in at night.