DIY Water for Ducklings

[Corgiqueen]

I have some ducklings that I’ve recently purchased from an online hatchery. They’re doing great. I have a heat lamp for them, plenty of food, fresh bedding and water. Here’s where I need some help. I’m looking for some DIY ideas for water for them. I’m changing their bedding every other day because they bathe in their water and make a huge mess. Does anyone have any ideas on how to provide the ducklings water without them making a huge mess?!

 

[StinkyAcres]

Place a tray with a mesh or grate top under the waterer. Here are some examples:
https://pin.it/5cXL73aet
https://ecetohomesteading.com/how-to-make-a-no-mess-duck-brooder/

 

[member 544621]

I put rocks in a gallon chicken waterer so that they can get their bill in, but nothing else. Then I put the water container up on a wooden block, about level with the duckling's neck.

 

[Canadian Wind]

You can also take a tupperware type container and cut holes in the lid so they an dunk their heads in but not splash about, combined with the tray.

@Miss Lydia

 

[Miss Lydia]

Here is one idea and place this on a broiler pan( thrift store) with a pee pad over to protect their feet

 

[deer trail duck farms]

return them and get chickens all jokes aside what i do is i take a paint tray with mesh on it. then i drill a hole on the side of the paint tray and attach a small hose hose that run out of the brooder. this helps. but theres no perfect way.. they are messy.