How often do baby ducks need to be fed?

Question

Cause it's been a whilllllle since they ate.

And when they chirp A LOT, does that mean they're hungry? A few of them were drinking some water.

I'm waiting for WildLife center to be open to come take them in, but in the meantime I'm worried.

Answer 1

Keep feed and water available all the time. You need to get un-medicated feed, medicated feed will kill them, it is for chicks (chickens) any other type of chick it will kill. Ducklings like to swim so I would let them swim in the tub or sink for about 5-10 minutes each day but not longer. They have some natural oils but are not going to get the oils from their mom like they need so they can not stay in water for too long until they have their own feathers. They have to have a heat light and their container will have to be every other day and daily as they get older. They can be put out side after they get feathers and locked up at night as long as they are around, something will eat them if they are all together and not on a pond somewhere.

Answer 2

Ducklings need food and water available at all times. I would recommend a non-arsenic 21% waterfowl starter. When they chirp they are either hungry or cold. Provide them with a heat lamp about 2 feet off the ground.

Answer 3

A lot of peeping either means they want their mom, or they are cold. Cold chicks will huddle and peep. Chicks that want mom will stretch up and peep.

Baby ducks need constant access to food. They'll pick through the day.

Good luck.

Answer 4

here's a link that will answer all your questions about raising and feeding Ducks :

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/poulsci/tech_manuals/feeding_ducks.html

Good Luck

Answer 5

When they chirp,that usually means their hungry.You should start feeding them NOWWWWWW!

Answer 6

once a day feed them cracked corn