Dry them off before returning them to the brooder. You can do this by filling a small plastic tub with warm water and letting them splash around for 2 to 5 minutes. Until ducklings reach the age of one month, they should only be allowed to enjoy short swims under close supervision.Mother ducks apply it to the ducklings before this in the wild, but domestic ducklings cannot be allowed to swim before this age since they will not have developed any oils of their own. Be aware of the fact that ducklings do not produce waterproofing oil until they reach four weeks old.

Make sure that the water is no deeper than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) to prevent the ducklings from drowning.Berries, seeds and grains are also readily consumed by ducks. Ducks will readily consume most types of foliage, both in the water and on land, including pondweed, freshwater seaweeds, reeds and flowers. By the age of seven weeks, ducklings drink 1⁄ 2 gallon (1.9 L) (2 L) of water daily. They forage for whatever food they can find in their typically food-abundant aquatic habitats. A week-old duckling will drink about 1/2 gallon (2 L) of water weekly.Be prepared to clean the area often, however, since ducklings enjoy splashing around in the water. Chick fountains and shallow bowls are recommended for ducklings.You should give ducklings access to water for a minimum of one hour before and after feeding. Water makes it easier for ducklings to swallow food and clean their beak vents. Always provide the ducklings with plenty of water.

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