60mg/kg niacin in duck starter.. is this enough?

[paigeber]

Hello!

The duck starter I have for my 2 baby anconas is a 22% ration, which contains 60mg/kg of niacin. is this enough or do I need to be supplementing additional niacin? also I have been told the 22% Is a bit high so I've been slightly diluting it with oats to get around the 20% mark. is this right? any help appreciated!!

 

[Isaac 0]

I would not add oats since you would be adversely affecting the nutrient content of the feed.
60mg/kg of niacin would be ok for Anconas.

 

[Liz5160]

I don’t know how to attach videos. Do you have an email? Was wondering if you could help me with my duck. Not sure if it’s a niacin deficiency or not??

 

[Isaac 0]

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[paigeber]

I would not add oats since you would be adversely affecting the nutrient content of the feed.
60mg/kg of niacin would be ok for Anconas.

Thank you!

is the 22% no too high though? I've read that could cause angel wing?

 

[Duckiiess]

Thank you!

is the 22% no too high though? I've read that could cause angel wing?

I raised my ducklings on 22% starter, moved them to Purina duck feed when they were a little over a month old which is 19%. They're 9 weeks now and no cases of angel wing, 20 ducks total, mix of Rouens, Cayugas, and Khaki Campbells.

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank you!

is the 22% no too high though? I've read that could cause angel wing?

It is not too high.
Environmental issues such as crowding, excess light, and lack of exercise can predispose a bird to develop angel wings; if you ensure none of these are occurring, you shouldn't have many problems.