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.
I got a passel of rouen ducklings from Ideal and would like to gift a couple to my neighbors for their pond, but I want to minimize their work/care load. My neighbors are not set up with a pen but they have a well fenced yard around their little pond. The ducklings are now 3 weeks old.