Are Purina Duck Feed Pellets a Choking Hazard for Ducklings?

[Fezziwig]

I have some WH ducklings coming soon, and I wanted to feed them something with sufficient niacin. I found the Purina Duck Pellets at a Tractor Supply. It seems like most options for feeding ducklings and chicks are a crumble. Are pellets a choke hazard (should I grind them up)? Also, do these still need to be supplemented with any additional niacin?

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/purina-duck-feed-pellets-5-lb

 

[Ratchnick]

3/32 is small enough, don't know what size their pellet is. Do they not sell a waterfoul starter? I know mazuri does and its 3/32 as well

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Just whiz them in the blender for the first three weeks. Then they can handle the pellets. Alternatively, you could set them and make soup or stew for the littles.

 

[Fezziwig]

3/32 is small enough, don't know what size their pellet is. Do they not sell a waterfoul starter? I know mazuri does and its 3/32 as well

They did not have a waterfowl starter here. The bag says it's appropriate for young ducks. The pellet is definitely bigger than 3/32 in length. Perhaps I should blend them up a bit just to be safe.

 

[Ratchnick]

Sorry i should have been more clear, 3/32 diameter. You can crush them if you want but just lightly, ducks have a real chokeing problem with fine particles.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Sorry i should have been more clear, 3/32 diameter. You can crush them if you want but just lightly, ducks have a real chokeing problem with fine particles.

Your right, I should have pointed that out thanks.