Last week, we did research and prepared a brooder box for the ducklings' 6 week stay indoors. It is a two layer system (for ease of cleaning) equipped with a 250 watt lamp for warmth and a feather duster for comfort. As you can see, they love to cuddle under the warmth of the feathers.
Their favorite part, however, is the watering hole. Whenever we put fresh water in they get very excited and take turns getting their feet and bills wet. Watching them stretch and shake off is the best part though! Don't worry, we'll get a video soon.
I was wondering about the "mess", but it looks like you've got it handled. The duckies under the feather duster is über cute.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely create quite a mess - I tried to get the picture right after we had changed out the piece of foam. I'm sure you'll get get to see their plethora of poop at some point though. It's hard to keep up with it! Luckily it doesn't smell bad though.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you make the brooder box out of. I'm a teacher, and my class is hatching ducks. We need a way to keep them until they go to the farm.
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