[darrena]

Hi,
I'm picking my 2 female welsh harlequin ducklings up on Friday and they will be just under a week old.
My question is how soon can I let them have a run round the garden and a little paddle, I understand that they will need drying off etc until they have their feathers.
They will be kept in the garage under a heat lamp for the first 3-4 weeks but was hoping to let them have a play and swim as soon as possible!

Darren

[Hensington]

I let mine have a little paddle at 4 weeks old in an old washing up tub. Keep an eye on them though.

[Kate and her Ducks]

I let mine have a paddle from a couple of days. Usually start with a seed tray or cat litter tray. They usually need supervision as they can get chilled very quickly but they love to splash about.