3wks, Pellets?

[2txmedics]

When I bought my duckings at TSC, first let me say that I was told I bought 2 Pekins and 2 Mallards, this is what I have:

So we bought a big bag of feed, 17, 20lbs?? either one of those, its that mash feed, when can I move them over to PELLETS and can they eat the same PELLETS my flocks do? Laying Pellets

I was told by BYCer's that I do NOT have 2 mallards, one is a blue swedish.....lol

 

[Borncountry419]

For the first 4-5 weeks I use 24% non-medicated chick starter. After that I switch them to 16% grower/finisher. Too much protein can lead to angel wing, which doesn't harm the bird, but isn't pretty. I'd keep them on the grower until they're at least 8-9 weeks old.

 

[Darklingstorm]

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New to ducks too. What is angel wing?

 

[Borncountry419]

It's a disease that effects the growth of the wings in waterfowl. The last joint of the wing grows twisted, so when the feathers come in the bird has feathers sticking straight out from it's sides. Lol. Doesn't harm the bird, just looks funny. Google it for the full explanation and pictures.

 

[2txmedics]

But can it be changed to Pellets?....sorry new to ducks myself...thanks

 

[Borncountry419]

If the pellets are starter or grower pellets, according to the age of the birds, it should be fine. I'd make the transition by slowly putting more and more pellets into the crumbles.

 

[KWAK]

You have two pekin One rouen (sp???) and one blue sweedish lol

 

[destinduck]

2txmedics I use mazuri waterfowl starter for first four weeks and then go to 16 % chicken layer pellets. Have done this for many years. Hope this helps.

 

[gofasterstripe]

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Yep...thats what we have all been telling her

 

[KWAK]

hahah sorry.... my computer must not be showing them lol