Will my ducklings follow me?

I worry your youngest are going to be stepped on by the bigger ones that isn't very large brooder and your Pekins grow super fast which means the littlest ones may not even get enough to eat because of the older ones. might be best to have 2 brooders and put the youngest together and the oldest together but where they can all still see each other and when you can do it let them all out together with your supervision. and young ducklings need to have food offered 24/7 till at least 5-6 weeks old then you can feed during daylight only. When I come outside to give mine a snack which is usually dried mealworms or chopped lettuce my ducks come around and will follow me but the only duck that imprinted on me was the lil one we had to bring in the house to raise because mama rejected him. Ducks aren't like dogs but they can still enjoy your company we just have to accept that they aren't the same as a house pet. They are a joy to keep even with all the mess. Post some pics when you get time we'd love to see them. If the temps in your garage are around 80* and no drafts then your smallest are probably fine but I'd have a thermometer out there to keep track of the temps. you can also give them a nice big stuffed animal to snuggle up against if you put your youngest separate from the older ones. which i would recc.

Ok, Thx! :) Planning on separating them over the weekend. Will post some pics soon :)
 

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