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I’d ask what they are eating now. If they can give you some extra feed you can mix it with what you have now so the transition is easier for them.

I tried fermented feed because of the digestive benefits but my ducks wouldn’t touch it. I was kind of glad because I’m not sure I would have wanted to keep up with all the work. Kudos to those that do.

This is the only picture I have of my old coop and ramp. You can see it’s still a little too steep but the ducks could use it. It had treads and was painted with paint mixed with sand. The top half had “walls” to keep them from falling off the side.

Hmm I always kind of wondered about that since birds don't have stomachs but honestly never looked into it. Guess that's a good lesson for me to do a little research myself first. :)

I know you aren’t supposed to give wild birds dry rice because it can expand once they eat it and kill them. That’s why lots of people are now tossing bird seed at weddings. I don’t know for sure if the same concept applies to ducks but I would assume it does. You may want to look into it...

I give mine peas because they love them so much. Peas and tomatoes are their favorite veggies. I think some like to give them peas because they are also a source of niacin. I see no problem giving layer feed to adult hens, even for the few months they are in molt it probably doesn’t hurt their...

If you are planning on getting ducklings, don't feed them layer feed until they actually start laying. It doesn't have enough protein for growing ducks and too much calcium. If you do give chick feed make sure you add extra niacin. Many folks, including myself, prefer to use brewers yeast for...

I don't think anyone thought you were trying to do that. i think we are all just mostly curious about it and just like you we want to learn too. :D

Yes, that's why I asked about it too. I'm wondering if the vet has something against Purina or if it was just the chicken formula one that was being given. Guess we'll just have to wait and see what the vet says.

Feeding two different feeds sounds like a lot of extra work. Was there a reason the vet said to switch? I feed my mixed flock (ducks and chickens, males and females, young and adult) Purina Flock Raiser specifically so I don’t have to worry about who eats what. Oyster shell on the side for...