How to Care for Khaki Campbell Ducklings

The Khaki Campbell was first recognized as a domestic duck breed in 1941. These ducks were named for their brown plumage, the color of which resembles the British army's standard uniforms. They are a relatively lightweight bird, which makes them poor meat birds, but Khaki Campbells are excellent egg-layers, producing around 300 duck eggs per year. If you've just acquired a handful of Khaki Campbell ducklings, you'll probably be glad to hear that they are easy to care for and require little maintenance as they mature and begin producing their own eggs. (See Reference 1)

Things You'll Need

  • Container
  • Hay or towels
  • Heat lamp
  • Water bowl
  • Pebbles
  • Feeder bowl
  • Waterfowl starter feed
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Instructions

    • 1

      Provide a safe, warm environment for your ducklings, such as a plastic tote or other medium-sized container. Adult Khaki Campbells flourish in nearly any climate, but ducklings should be kept under a 100- to 200-watt heat lamp for at least the first few weeks of life. Provide hay or towels for bedding. (See References 2, 3)

    • 2

      Supply fresh, clean water at all times. Provide a shallow bowl for water. Adult Khaki Campbells enjoy bathing in water, so be aware that your ducklings might try the same in their water dish. Place a few small, clean pebbles in the bottom of their water bowl to prevent them from drowning if they decide to take a bath. (See References 2, 3)

    • 3

      Feed waterfowl starter to the ducklings. Chick or game bird starter contains the nutrients growing ducklings need, in a form which allows for easy consumption and digestion. Feed starter to your ducklings for the first 4 to 6 weeks before switching them to commercial pellet duck feed. Use a plastic or galvanized feeder for easy access. (See References 2, 3)