Whether you’re raising them for pets or other reasons, there’s a lot to learn to make sure your ducks have a nice place to grow and live.
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Considering how much time ducks spend outside and in the water, it’s important to know what constitutes “too much” for them when it comes to cold weather.
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Fully-grown ducks don’t experience cold temperatures like you and me. Ducks are more resistant to cold weather than most other birds.
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With the exchange system, a duck’s veins and arteries are so close together that, as warm blood flows from the heart down into their legs, it warms the colder blood that’s on its way back to the heart from their feet.
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While ducks can appear to be very serene and calm as they float across a lake or pond, their feet and legs are often churning furiously to keep them steady.
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