Can chickens eat duck/geese feed?

[Liz2]

We have 16 chickens and 4 ducks that are all eating the chicken layer feed, all healthy and happy. Well this weekend we got more ducks from a family member and also 2 bags of Duck/Geese/gamebird feed. I was thinking about mixing that feed with the layer feed half and half but am not sure if the chicken still can eat it!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Yes you can feed all types of feed to chickens. The ducks and geese probably don't need the extra calcium in the layer, but feeding it for a short while should be okay.

If you wish to feed just one feed eventually I recommend a flock raiser or all flock. Make sure you offer a separate bowl of oyster shells for the calcium needs.

 

[sbowling429]

If you use an all flock feed and have oyster shells is that all you need to feed chickens an ducks together?

 

[Mtnboomer]

When we had ducks and chickens they all ate standard 16% chicken feed without issue.
Don't give medicated chick feed to ducks though.