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Duck care for beginners
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items I have house ducks that are now outside ducks. I went through a lot of different things learning how to care for them. These are all the products we use and love to make things easier for you if you’re new to duck care.
Great for hatching eggs at home I hatched a duck egg and I bought the cheapest version. Make sure you get the one with the candler humidity control and also automatic turning. The water bottles on side look cheesy but just keep them filled they work ...
APDOE HatchPro 12 Egg Incubator Auto Turner
If you want to do it the correct way you get this broader box when they are ducklings they have to stay in one and stay warm I would only do heat lamp on one side and not side of water or food it makes it get moldy.
Large Wooden Chicken Brooder Box with 3 Lamps & Thermostat
Get the hanging one it’s the best one and make sure you have it on one end and other end so the ducklings can get away from it and cool off if needed
350W Adjustable Height Chicken Coop Heater
This is best to get one that’s starts on ground when they are real small but also has legs so it’s up off the ground because they will climb on it and have a big huge mess as they grow
Chick Feeder & Waterer Kit, 1.5kg/1.5L, 3 Heights
I started my duck on this first they seemed to like this one best
Manna Pro Duck Starter Grower Crumble 8 lb
This is another good one my ducks likes the other one better but this one is a good choice if other is unavailable.
Manna Pro All Flock Crumbles 16% Protein 8 lbs
Make sure your dicks have water at all times and a little boost of need to keep them hydrated I use this regularly.
Chicken Electrolytes & Vitamin Supplement 10oz
I would get the biggest bottle of this u can. You will need this very often. I handle my ducks and hug them and hold them and mites love to get on your ducks especially the grass ones. If your duck get them it messes up there feathers then they will ...
Premo Guard Poultry Spray 128oz - Natural Pest Control
Here is the small bottle if you want to try this out to see if it works well for your ducks, I buy the biggest bottle because this is a product I use weekly to keep bugs and mites off my ducks. My ducks love me to hold and hug them also if they get m...
Premo Guard Poultry Spray 16oz - Natural Pest Control
After your duck is 6 months it will start to lay eggs if it is a girl. Mine are both girls so this is the feed I use now. I mix other stuff with it because my ducks are spoiled they won’t eat it without treats.
Manna Pro Duck Layer Pellet 25 lbs High Protein
My ducks are girls and they like the color pink so everything I get them is pink if possible. Duck diapers It seems funny but u need this they poop every 30 mins or less. My ducks were house ducks and I loved having my duck on my lap and cuddling wit...
Adjustable Chicken Harness Diaper w/ 5.4ft Leash
You can pick and choose colors and sizes start small and you will need large one by 6 months. Duck diapers It seems funny but u need this they poop every 30 mins or less. My ducks were house ducks and I loved having my duck on my lap and cuddling wit...
Pro Chicken Harness Diaper w/ Leash, Large
Here’s a diapers you can use without having a leash these are best and if you want them to wear them start them out early. You can also get custom made ones for your ducks. These tend to run small on Amazon but the small is good for baby ducks but th...
Chicken Diapers for Hens, Roosters & Ducks
You will also need to have a dust bath for your ducks you can use a sand box for kids or a real small plastic pool or even just put some in there bedding if you’re on a budget. This helps keep mites and other bugs out there bedding and living areas. ...
5.5lb Chickie-Whiz Chicken Dust Bath - USA
I actually use this sensory table for my ducks food after they turned 6 months old. I don’t use the toys just the tray part I started out with dry food in one side and water in the big side. They always need water with there food.
Ocean Sensory Table with Sand & Lid Bin
This is perfect to use for your ducks if you only have a few you can use this as a dust bath you can poor the powder in it and when your ducks are locked up at night out cover on it so other critters don’t get in it.
Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox for Ages 1-6