Kleo, that wasn't meant to be demeaning to people who don't feed what I feed. I think at least most of us who post here do what we have with what's available, what our other circumstances are like other poulty, and what we can afford. That's one reason I almost never mentiion exactly what I feed mine. Feed is important, but it's not a panacea. I've heard from people who are the best caretakers and feed only chicken feed or all breed feeds, and their ducks do fine. I feed only expensive duck feed, and I had four deformed ducks this year.
I didn't take it that way hun, no need to explain. Just putting in my 2 cents. I'm always plugging coprice brand because they never let me down over poultry, horse, cow cat dog the lot, but its an Auzzie company so I don't know if you guys could get it anyway.
I do agree100% everyone does their best with what they have and we find what works within our means.