New to group need help gendering my golden 300 ducklings!

[amjenkins444]

5 ducklings they all look the same I can’t tell if they are male or female. They’re growing rapidly!
Also, when can they live outside? It’s 80degrees during the day where I’m at but as low as 50 at night. If they have a house and each other for warmth can they live outside soon? Or will they need a heat lamp? And when can I allow them access to my pond with no risk of drowning?
Do I have to provide them food when they’re full grown or can they live off of the pond?
I am new to having ducks but very excited

 

[JedJackson]

They are too young to sex. Later on the males and females can be told apart by their quacks, which are different, but not yet. When the time comes, do a Youtube search for videos on sexing ducks by their quacks.

If all of the ducklings are as large as the one in the last photo, they are ready to do outside if there is a house to keep them warm and safe. Make sure it is predator proof. Raccoons are very smart and can easily take ducklings if they are not kept out of their pen.

They can go in the water now, too, but be sure they have a dry house to return to if they need to warm up.

You will need to provide food for adult ducks. They may be able to find some food of their own, but they are not wild ducks and will need help. Plus, these are Golden 300s, a breed that lays lots of eggs, so they will need a high protein formulated feed if they are to perform well. A formulated feed will have all of the nutrients they need and it should be at least 16% protein when they start to lay.

They will also need a clean supply of fresh water for drinking.

Lastly, be very careful about predators. Hawks, eagles and owls can take ducks while they swim, so be on guard. If you have lots of these predators, it may be best not to allow them on a large pond. You will need a predator proof duck house and run for ground dwelling predators, and these should be securely locked with a complicated mechanism that can't be defeated by raccoons.

Best of luck! I hope everything works out well for you and your ducks.