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  1. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    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...
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    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    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.
  3. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    Three times a day, in a bowl, let them eat for about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    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...
  5. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    Yes, a few years ago as an experiment, let me tell you it did not go well.
  6. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    That's not the point, before recommending it, try feeding your ducklings three times a day, and see how they do, I know how mine would!
  7. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    Probably not the best idea to be constantly suggesting it then. ;)
  8. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    Do you feed your ducklings three times a day?
  9. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    Can you give me a link proving that? Ducks in the wild are almost constantly foraging 12 hours a day.
  10. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    No need to only feed 3x times a day, unless moderate growth is desired. Not really needed.
  11. Isaac 0

    Duckling Feed and 1 Million Other Questions

    We welcome you to BYC! :frow 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...
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