Of course! I’m so glad we could connect. I am getting my runners Wednesday I would love any duckling tips!
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Here are the some of my tips:
Ducks (and ducklings) need water deep enough to dip their head and nostrils.
Avoid sharp or pointed bedding, as they might injure their feet.
Ducklings need extra niacin to support their bone growth.
Adult ducks need at least 4 sq ft per bird.
Ducks (and ducklings) need water deep enough to dip their head and nostrils.
Avoid sharp or pointed bedding, as they might injure their feet.
Ducklings need extra niacin to support their bone growth.
Adult ducks need at least 4 sq ft per bird.
Whattheduckk
Thank you so much those great tips! We just finished the duck house this weekend & will be putting it outside sometime this week to put their pen around it! I ended up getting 3 white & fawn runner males from metzer farms I named them Harold, Gerald, & Predo!! (lol)
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QUESTION ABOUT FOOD:
I have Maruzi starter feed & am under the impression that it contains all the supplements and nutrients the babies need. Should I add more niacin to their feed?
QUESTION ABOUT DUCKLINGS DRINKING WATER:
What do you recommend I use have a drinking water container for them so they are able to put their heads in it without drowning?!
I have Maruzi starter feed & am under the impression that it contains all the supplements and nutrients the babies need. Should I add more niacin to their feed?
QUESTION ABOUT DUCKLINGS DRINKING WATER:
What do you recommend I use have a drinking water container for them so they are able to put their heads in it without drowning?!
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Wow! Your duck house is amazing!!!!!! And those duck names, they're fantastic!!!!!!!! 
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If you bought the Waterfowl Starter then, no, you don't need to add extra Niacin.