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Oh I sooooo want some duckies. But we have a fox population round by us and fear duckies would not last long. :(((


Glad there is some more advice to mine.

Tina xx

Ducklings should not be allowed in water deep enough to "swim" in until they get their feathers - the fluffy stuff gets waterlogged very easily and the wet/cold might kill them. The should just have drinking water.

Can you keep them in a shed for now? They need to stay warm, put straw or shredded paper for them to snuggle up on. Make sure they have drinking water access. It isnt unusual for ducklings to be sold with only Down, though agree it is a bit heartless. If you have a broody hen she might take to them, Bantam hens have been used for that for hundreds of years. At this time of year I wouldnt think you would need to suspend a light bulb over them for warmth. Good luck with your effort . Jean

I am not sure about birds leaving their mothers at what age, but if they have not got feathers on would say that they have been removed too soon and the farmer needs reporting to the RSPCA.

They will need to be kept warm, perhaps in the airing cupboard or the likes, in a box - god love them.

Hope someone can give you more positive help.

Tina xx

Hi Wendy, I have fluffy chicks and have had ducklings, too. I have kept mine warm under an ordinary bedside lamp - the cheaper the better as ducklings are messy little blighters. I would keep this on night and day in their box/home until they have most of their feathers - unless we have a heatwave, in which case put it on at night.

My OH turned off our lamp by mistake and one died, another had to be stuck under the (cool) grill then in a box in the airing cupboard until it revived so do keep them warm. Good luck! They are very cute.

Ducklings need water so give them a shallow dish to swim in if they want. Watch and see how poopy this gets!!!

I wonder if any one can give me advice?........I've been to the farm locally and purchased 2 little ducklings..... i already have 11 chucks and wanted some ducks to go with them..... when i got to the farm.. the farmer only had little ducklings....just wondering if these little ducklings are to young to leave mom.... as they only have down fluffy on them... they haven't even got any feathers on them... they are petrifeid little things... bless them...... wondering if any one has any tips on keeping them warm.... as i know they would nestle under moms feathers....don't wanna taken back to the farm as the farmer only sees it as a business and doesn't take any interrested in them.... as we see and keep them as pets and part of the family.... he says they will be ok stuck in a box down the garden.....I wont entertain the idea of that...... farmer not interested not saying all farmers are like that....any advice will be gratefully received