Baby ducks squat and sit a lot

[jessicalynnw123]

Hey everyone I have 4 day old ducklings from tractor supply and they walk a tiny bit then lay down. I’m nervous they are deficient in something. What do you all feed your babies and is this normal.

 

[sourland]

Pretty normal duckling behavior. Just to be on the safe side, you may want to add Niacin supplementation to their feed.

 

[jessicalynnw123]

Pretty normal duckling behavior. Just to be on the safe side, you may want to add Niacin supplementation to their feed.

Okay I wasn’t sure how or what kind to use and how much

 

[sourland]

Sprinkling a bit of Brewer's yeast should suffice.

 

[jessicalynnw123]

Sprinkling a bit of Brewer's yeast should suffice.

Any brand you recommend

 

[Hope Hughes]

Thats normal i have 2 babies right now and 9 others i have raised. They get tired pretty easily since they are still growing and growing quick!

 

[Jenbirdee]

i use nutritional yeast , add one TBSP per cup of feed.

 

[jessicalynnw123]

i use nutritional yeast , add one TBSP per cup of feed.

Like braggs? Sorry I don’t want to do the wrong thing

 

[Jenbirdee]

yes, braggs
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...vs-brewers-yeast.1393856/page-8#post-27599346

 

[Jenbirdee]

this is very helpful too. congratulations on your new babies!! I am jealous.. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/introduction-to-keeping-ducks.67402/