how old do ducklings need to be before they go outside
7. At six weeks old the ducklings can live outside, and at this stage you should feed them growers pellets in order that they have all the nutrients required in order that they can grow. Do not feed and water overnight in their hutch as they will make a lot of mess and you will encourage rodents to your hutch.. The main thing to remember with ducklings under three weeks old is that they cannot maintain their own body temperature so it is essential that you provide them with a heat source at all times, and if kept outside in a shed they will require an infra red heat lamp.