You could certainly feed it to non-layers, and to the layers during the off-season. That's what I did, just to be sure. But that was really just as a special treat for them and us, not really any kind of attempt to keep the food bill down.
so, tagging on to this thread to keep the forums a little neater...how do you tell for sure between potential female scovies and male scovy crosses? Explain the thing about the bill a little bit more please? And are there any other ways to tell?
Oh, so those are very nice for a backyard starter flock then- either have them for meat or for eggs. That's the main thing I'd suggest, is being sure to list what the breeds' strong points are (or in the case of the Mallard, her personal strength of friendliness).
Our ducks get a simple oral wormer in a syringe from the Avian Vet (administered by us at home, a few days in a row). Apparently this should happen about every 6 months to keep the worm population down.
Diatomaceous earth (food grade not pool stuff) is also sold as a general wormer. I don't...
Also, can I suggest that you trade at least one drake for a duck, or get a couple more (hen) ducks, or separate two drakes into a separate 'bachelor pad'? You should really have fewer drakes than you do for 3 ducks. That's a general health and happiness thing more than egg-laying concern, but I...
Well, first off congrats on your new ducks! Always glad to see an enthusiastic new duck person.
Well, I'm no expert, but I would think your ducks would be fine...both the books that I've read and anecdotal accounts from duck-keepers all seem to suggest that a basic draft-free shelter with...