duck food

  1. A

    Peas or watermelon?

    Hi again! Just trying to learn from everybody and get friendly advice and opinions.. Which treats do your ducks love the most? I would say for mine it’s peas, kale and watermelon. My pekin screams as I walk through the yard carrying treats.. he is very impatient. 😊
  2. B

    Searching for nutrition guidance Including amount of grit , daily calories, and supplements.

    Background Info: I have a muscovy That I rescued when he was A day old. I tried for 4 months to integrate him with other ducks. Every time I would step outside He'd latch onto my ankle in a tantrum and try To get in the car with me or come inside. He was petrified of the other ducks . I...
  3. D

    Makeshift Duckling Food?

    I have 5 four week old muscovy ducklings I'm currently raising. I fed them the last of their duckling crumbles today and didn't get a chance to run by the store to get more like I intended (a crisis came up in the chicken coop). So... I put together a quick batch of something to hold them over...
  4. The duck father_

    Warning for E coli in tractor supply feed!

    E coli from either Dumor or Pride Producers layer pellets killed half my flock, in Texas. I'm not sure exactly which one since both brands were in the barrel. Just a heads-up for people who use these brands and get any birds who die tested for E coli after using these to report. I'd hate for...
  5. Brittanyyy

    Duckling Food - enough niacin?

    Hi there! I’ve had two ducklings hatch in the past few days and I am wondering if the food I got has enough niacin? It’s mannapro duckling and gosling starter grower. I’ll post a picture of the label. It says 35mg/lb. These little babies have brought me so much joy (and stress from worrying) in...
  6. sierraforest

    Duck/Chicken Feed for People With Celiac and NCGS?

    Does anyone know of farms/companies on the West Coast that sell duck feed without wheat, rye, or barley, or soy? I know of New Country Organics and Reedy Fork Organic Farm, but both of those eastern suppliers charge an arm and a leg for shipping (I'm in Oregon). We put a mix together ourselves...
  7. Maddog_photog

    Feed type info!

    Hey y’all! So my feeding plan for my two Pekin Ducks has been as follows: 1st two weeks of life - Chick Starter with Diatomaceous Earth w/ 2TBSP Brewer’s Yeast per cup of feed after the two weeks, I began cutting the chick starter with uncooked oatmeal at about 20-25% oatmeal, same...
  8. H

    Can rouens and cayugas eat minnows

    I have two Rouens and two cayugas they are young still but when they are older could they eat minnow I know ducks can but can they type of duck eat minnows not sure please help thanks
  9. Carrshannon04

    Best food for ducklings

    Hi! So I have a pekin duckling and I read that they should be fed less protein because they grow faster than other ducks. I saw theyre better off with 16% vs 20% ?? What is the best food for them/brand. Been trying to find some so she doesn’t have any growth issues. Also just ordered some...
  10. glll

    Finally found a safe way to keep wild birds out of duck feed!

    I have FINALLY come across an idea that works perfectly to keep wild birds from eating all of my ducks' food! I have an abundance of wild birds that love to finish the feed before the ducks even get a chance to eat. I was going to buy an automatic feeder (treadle feeder) but since I only have...
  11. CLovesDucks

    Duck Christmas Tree

    The ducks needed a little holiday cheer so... I made them an edible lettuce Christmas tree with a squash star and tomato ornaments. From my family to yours, Merry Quackmas! ❤️
  12. jsroxz

    Where can I buy duck food?

    My pekin and my black runner are a month old today (happy semi-birthday to them!). A few days ago I switched them to Purina duck pellets (grower) after they had been on non-medicated chick feed as recommended by a TSC employee. It didn't take long to find out that chick feed was most definitely...
  13. NicoleWinkels

    Will ducks eat pumpkin?

    We have lots of pumpkins that will be left over from Halloween... can I cook them up and freeze them to give to my ducks throughout the winter?
  14. BRACE.DUCKS

    What do you feed your ducks?

    I've done quite a bit of research into feed to try and come up with the best possible feed I can afford. I've thought about just trying to get a breeder feed (either gamebird or waterfowl) but most of them are up there in price. I have been leaning more towards mixing my own with getting a good...
  15. Marian G

    Indian Runner Duck has a prolapse, advice would be very appreciated

    I have 7 Indian runner ducks and one drake. It's our third year now and the ducks are all laying away. However, one duck gives us worries. She just had a prolapse the second time in two weeks. the first time she managed to lay a soft-shell egg after a couple of hours and the prolapse retreated...
  16. Selsee

    Can ducks eat muffins as a treat?

    I’m having a party tomorrow and i thought it would be fun if the ducks could celebrate too. I’m planning on making banana muffins and put various veggies in one for my ducklings.
  17. carlyducks

    Can ducks eat peanuts and shells?

    So someone around my neighborhood had to have been feeding peanuts to squirrels because my ducks used to find them every day and LOVE them. they stopped finding them so i bought them some. they are unsalted and get about 2 a day and they go “nuts” for them. they eat the shell and the peanut...
  18. house.of.ducks

    Treats for ducks?

    I have 6 ducks. 2 female welshies, 1 male and 1 female khaki campbells, a female Cayuga duckling, and a female jumbo pekin duckling. So far their diets consist of whole corn, bok choy, kale, meal worms, occasionally bell peppers, oats (cooked for the babies), and I feed the girls that are laying...
  19. carlyducks

    Duckling/duck food questions!

    Hi! I will be getting two female ducklings May 2nd. I have been getting mixed information on which feed ducklings need and for which weeks. I am mostly hearing this: 0-3 weeks 20 % chick starter/grower 3 weeks -laying maintenance laying- layer, obviously is this accurate? I also wasn't sure...
  20. Venia Tulip

    Silly picky ducks wont eat new food?!

    Hello all! I have had two gorgeous American Pekins for pets in my backyard since April. Once they outgrew the chick feed, I started them on Mazuri Waterfowl feed which they LOVE! When I started buying the Mazuri from Cal Ranch, it was $35 for a 50lbs bag. Well the price got hiked up to $44 a bag...
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