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ctroxtell
In the Brooder
I just realized I didn't even respond to half of your post. It is nutritional yeast, we are big into clean cooking. Currently, the chicks and ducklings are all inside of a 107-gallon outdoor chest like you would use to put a water hose or outdoor tools inside of, I wanted to give the chicks and ducks the most possible space. Currently using the Roosty's feeder and water, it has 3 height adjustments on it to help keep the food and water elevated. When you mention not wanting the chicks wet, are you referring to the ducklings splashing in the water? So far they haven't made a huge mess, I believe it's deep enough for them to stick their entire beak into and being elevated a little harder for them to play in. Thank you again for all of this helpful information, we want to ensure they all have a great life with us!Make sure it's nutritional yeast and not baking yeast. Big difference. But when one is already has a problem liquid B complex is better.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...dicated-feed-the-myths-and-the-truth.1247838/
Info on liquid B complex and dose for age of ducklings.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/
I hope you helped the little duckling right itself when it was on its back. That can be very stressful for one.
It takes a little effort but you can get the top off the bottle without having to use a syringe to get the liquid out. Then just use the rubber stopper to keep it fresh and place in the frig. Don't give it cold to your young duckling though.
You may want to have 2 brooders going anyway the ducklings are much messier than the chicks and you don't want the chicks wet.
ideas
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-to-set-up-a-duckling-brooder.75719/
something else put the chick grit in a separate container from their feed they will use it as needed.