However, use of these plugs without a transformer or voltage converter can result in fireworks. The voltage in Europe is twice that of the voltage in the United States, and while many electronics are designed to adapt to voltage changes, it is crucial to check. If the device is not capable of handling 220 volts of electricity, it will fail.
By the time the ducklings are 3-5 weeks old, weather-dependent, they can spend warm, sunny days outside, carefully supervised and protected from predators. Until the ducks are fully feathered around 7-9 weeks old, they have trouble regulating their body temperature and need heat.
7. At six weeks old the ducklings can live outside, and at this stage you should feed them growers pellets in order that they have all the nutrients required in order that they can grow. Do not feed and water overnight in their hutch as they will make a lot of mess and you will encourage rodents to your hutch.. The main thing to remember with ducklings under three weeks old is that they cannot maintain their own body temperature so it is essential that you provide them with a heat source at all times, and if kept outside in a shed they will require an infra red heat lamp.