Mystery TSC Ducklings

[Blooms&Brood]

I’ve never owned ducks before, so any advice is helpful. I did read that Un medicated chick starter is ok for the first 2 weeks (using Nutrena Naturewise) and never let them run out of water. I sanitized my chick brooder, reptile heating pad and feeding accessories. I hope to keep them in here for 3 weeks. That’s how long I normally use it for chicks.

Bin at TSC said assorted ducks. I saw them earlier this week and assumed they were Pekin. My husband agreed for me to pick up two for meat birds. I went today and well, there was only two left! Did I infact get Pekins? I know my local TSC gets their stock from Hoover’s.

 

[PirateGirl]

This is a good place to start...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/introduction-to-keeping-ducks.67402/

As well as the learning center...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/other-backyard-fowl-ducks-quail-turkeys-geese-etc.67519/

And the sticky topics...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ducks-sticky-topics-index.256233/

 

[chickens really]

Don't use it ever on Ducklings no matter what anyone tells you...Get a feed that Ducklings can eat..

 

[blayt90]

If I am not wrong you do not need to feed ducklings medicated feed for chicks. What is your post about? What happened or what info are you looking for?

 

[Blooms&Brood]

Sorry, I was in the middle of writing my post and accidentally hit the post button. Joys of a “smart phone”

Wow! Everyone is so fast to reply!

 

[PirateGirl]

And this is a great discussion on feeding ducks specifically...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/topic-of-the-week-feeding-ducks.1214002/

 

[PirateGirl]

Also see if you can find a piece of cardboard or something and cover more of the wire floor so their little feet can't slip through the bars

Looks like they are getting settled in nicely!

 

[blayt90]

I’ve never owned ducks before, so any advice is helpful. I did read that Un medicated chick starter is ok for the first 2 weeks (using Nutrena Naturewise) and never let them run out of water. I sanitized my chick brooder, reptile heating pad and feeding accessories. I hope to keep them in here for 3 weeks. That’s how long I normally use it for chicks.

Bin at TSC said assorted ducks. I saw them earlier this week and assumed they were Pekin. My husband agreed for me to pick up two for meat birds. I went today and well, there was only two left! Did I infect get Pekins? I know my local TSC gets their stock from Hoover’s.

they look like pekin to me.

 

[Blooms&Brood]

I’ll take a look into the feeding threads. I’m real big into fresh and wholesome feeds after the initial chick starter phase. I get fresh fruits and veg scraps from a local grocery (pick t up straight from the cooler). I hear ducks like watermelon.

 

[Blooms&Brood]

Also see if you can find a piece of cardboard or something and cover more of the wire floor so their little feet can't slip through the bars

Looks like they are getting settled in nicely!

Do you mean in addition to the heating pad? It covers a great deal of the cage. Yes, I’m happy they are calm with the heating pad. I picked it up brand new at an estate sale. Brooded 9 CW chicks on it. I will never use a heat lap again. I LOVE that they can go to sleep at night!!! I no longer dream about cheeping!