Nuggetanddaffy
In the Brooder
- Apr 11, 2024
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I have a week and a half old duckling. It seems to always overheat. I don’t like the cold so my house is always set to about 75-76 degrees. When I turn the heat lamp on for even a few minutes he completely overheats and starts panting and breathing with his mouth open. I know I’m not supposed to take my duck off the heat lamp at this age because it’s so young, but if it’s overheating this bad should I just disregard the heat lamp completely since he seems to be comfortable with the temperature in my house? Also does anyone know if this could be some kind of medical issue that causes my duckling to overheat so easily? If so what should I do to help him/her out? I’m open to any and all suggestions as I’m very new to this!!