calcium in feed

[mo_fawaazz]

I have a khaki campbell flock of mostly females and a single drake for breeding. is it ok to feed them layer pellets (2.75%-3%ish calcium) even though the drake doesnt need the extra calcium? I don't know if my duck hens actively eat oyster or egg shells seperate from their feed.

if i keep seperate bowls for the girls and the guy I a m pretty sure they will each devour each others food.

 

[Anon112]

I'm no duck expert. But at least in chickens there are studies that the excess calcium is bad for males and causes organ issues long term.

I'd imagine that if you can feed an all-flock feed and put calcium on the side it will be much better for your drake's health.