Are ducks ever NOT hungry?

[chickens really]

Ducks are foragers and need to feed continuously throughout the day.

 

[Duckfarmer1]

Well, we have heat-tape water for them at all times. I build the hay up around the totes so it’s not too bad on the floor. I haven’t free-fed, because, quite frankly, they have never left food behind. I don’t know, I’m weighing options know. Oh, and, BTW, they were locked inside yesterday...no eggs. So, I am the only duck farmer ever, no never get one single egg.

 

[casportpony]

How many days does a 50 pound bag of food last you?

 

[chickens really]

Well, we have heat-tape water for them at all times. I build the hay up around the totes so it’s not too bad on the floor. I haven’t free-fed, because, quite frankly, they have never left food behind. I don’t know, I’m weighing options know. Oh, and, BTW, they were locked inside yesterday...no eggs. So, I am the only duck farmer ever, no never get one single egg.

Ducks are seasonal layers and stress can stop egg production too. I understand you have lots of Drakes and now have everyone confined to a barn/Shed.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Ducks are seasonal layers and stress can stop egg production too. I understand you have lots of Drakes and now have everyone confined to a barn/Shed.

Agree! With your 1:1 drake on duck ratio, the poor girls are likely too stressed. Laying eggs requires some alone-time and serenity…

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Duckfarmer1 are you seeing a lot of breeding right now with your ducks?

 

[Duckfarmer1]

How many days does a 50 pound bag of food last you?

Not many..I don’t count because it would overwhelm my hubby..3-4? Really no clue

 

[Duckfarmer1]

@Duckfarmer1 are you seeing a lot of breeding right now with your ducks?

Yes, it’s ridiculous, but, still not one egg no matter how long they are kept in the barn...never one egg...

 

[Duckfarmer1]

Ducks are seasonal layers and stress can stop egg production too. I understand you have lots of Drakes and now have everyone confined to a barn/Shed.

No ones confined...they were confined two days due to thanksgiving. They are let out every morning until dark. I have tried to let them out around 8:30 to see if I’d get an egg, ever..but no. We just don’t care about the eggs anymore...I just worry I’m not doing something right

 

[chickens really]

Yes, it’s ridiculous, but, still not one egg no matter how long they are kept in the barn...never one egg...

Stressed out Hens...