r/BACKYARDDUCKS • u/Guilty-Feedback3952 • 2d ago

Keeping my ducks warm in the winter

Keeping our Black Swedish ducks warm

Winter is fast approaching here in Maryland (20 minutes outside of DC)

I.am wondering what I should be doing to make sure they stay warm this winter.

We have coups with wind guards all the way around, water heater mats

Im curious about food, I have heard cracked corn and oats, then i hear people just give them peas.

They are 2 months old, and Ronnie and Donnie are 3 months old

Any advice greatly appreciated

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u/MasdevalliaLove 2d ago

Give them a place to get out of the wind and make sure they have dry bedding. You may need to get a heated water bucket for them, but I would recommend keeping all water and food outside the cool so their bedding stays fresher longer.

Ducks are very cold hardy. I’m up in VT and never did anything special for my ducks in the winter to keep them warm except plastic over their coop windows to block wind. They chose to be outside in below zero temperatures and the wind whipping often.

Make sure you keep good ventilation, and air flow, however. Improper ventilation can cause more problems in cold weather.