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    What can I mix to reduce protein content

    We have two ducklings and its time for the protein content of their food to be reduced and I have read that chickens should be switched to lower protein as well during the grower phase. Thats why I was looking into reducing protein content.
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    What can I mix to reduce protein content

    I have 22% protein feed which I need to reduce to between 16-18%. What can I mix the feed with, other than organic rolled oats which are not available locally and are extremely expensive to get shipped? Thanks.
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    What can I mix to reduce protein content

    I have 3 week old ducklings who are on 22% feed. I need to reduce the protein content ASAP. What can I add other than organic rolled oats which are not available locally and are extremely expensive to ship? Thanks
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    brooding mixed flock of different ages together

    I have had them 6 days and I have to say they are hardly a mess at all because I have taken precautions to manage spillage. The water container is superglued to a splash catcher that I made and the splash catcher is attached to the side of the brooder with wire so it can't be tipped over. I will...
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    brooding mixed flock of different ages together

    I have two ducklings who are six days old (received them as day olds). I was hoping to get three day old chicks a couple of days after they arrived however my local farm store did not call me when they arrived and they were sold out. Well now my only option is to order day old chicks online but...
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    Concerns About Ducklings!

    They are quiet! I rubbed a blanket on myself and put it under their heating device. They are falling asleep on top of it now. So cute. They have most certainly stolen my heart. I have not seen that post but I will check it out. I have implemented water spillage control and I did mix some...
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    Concerns About Ducklings!

    My husband and I received two ducklings who are a day and a half old. I think they may have imprinted on me during the 20 minute ride home as I opened the box just a tiny bit to look at them and talk to them. They do not run away from me, instead they run to me. They seem to really like it when...
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    Which of these two breeds are less aggressive toward other birds?

    I am getting 4 day old chicks on Friday. The only breeds available are Ameraucanas and Buff Orpingtons. Which of these two breeds are less aggressive toward other birds? I have two baby ducklings arriving tomorrow (Tuesday) and I plan to brood the six birds together. I have heard that chicks can...
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    Buff Orpington or Ameraucana?

    I want to get 4 chicks next week. The only breeds available are Buff Orpington and Ameraucana. I would prefer docile, dare I say even 'friendly' breeds that are less likely to go broody. Which of these two breeds do you recommend? I will be brooding them with 2 baby ducklings so temperament is...
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    Question about Handling Chicks

    No worries, I appreciate any and all replies.
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    Question about handling ducklings

    I am getting a Welsh Harlequin & a Fawn and White Indian Runner. So excited!
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    Question about Handling Chicks

    Thank you for the advice! I will check out your thread as well. I have a Brinsea Ecoglow Chick Brooder which should work similarly to your heating pad method.
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    Question about handling ducklings

    Thank you so much for the great advice! I really appreciate it. These are my first ducklings and I am trying to be as prepared as possible. Did you take them out of the brooder when you first held them for a couple of minutes? Do you dry them off after putting them in the sink? I don't have a...
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    Do chicks pick on ducklings?

    Thanks!
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    Question about handling ducklings

    I am getting two, day old ducklings this coming week and would like tips on how to bond with them. Can I take them out of their brooder during the first week? and for how long at a time? I don't want to mistakenly keep them away from their heat source for too long. Thanks
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