If you type up "heating pads for ducklings/chicks" You will find many on the market for this exact purpose, and no they don't shut off after an hour. I like them because they are safer than a heat lamp, and replicate more of how they would be in a natural environment. I need to get one at some...
There were only three ducks, and I took the feed away once they stopped eating. They were getting plenty, but after an hour they were back looking for something to eat, actually noticed some trying to eat the bedding.
Constant crying in the brooder because they were hungry and when I did give them the feed they acted like the hadn't eaten for days. IMO, It is more natural for them to not have food available at night, In the wild, they sleep under there mother and only forage during the day, but a course to...
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1. The best feed for Ducks of all ages would be either All Flock Feed, Purina Rasier Feed or a feed specifically formulated for ducks. In addition to feeding this, a supplemental source of niacin isn't a bad idea, especially heavyweight breeds that are prone to a...