Duckling Development Timeline

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Week 1

Newly hatched and fuzzy.
Needs 90°F temperature.
Highly vulnerable to cold

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Weeks 2-3

First feathers begin to grow.
Short supervised swims.
Still vulnerable to weather

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Weeks 4-5

More feather development.
Longer outdoor time on sunny days.
Moderate weather resistance

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Weeks 6-8

Fully feathered.
Can move outdoors permanently.
Better weather resilience

High Risk
Moderate Risk
Lower Risk