Can ducks eat wheat?
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Carbs = sugar. No difference. Not true! all sugars are carbs but not all carbs are sugar. I know it is a fine distinction but your statement is the same as saying waterfowl = ducks. no difference.
And yes, the extrusion process destroys SOME OF the proteins and vitamins in the cereal.
It is all garbage.
Carbs = sugar. No difference. Not true! all sugars are carbs but not all carbs are sugar. I know it is a fine distinction but your statement is the same as saying waterfowl = ducks. no difference.
And yes, the extrusion process destroys SOME OF the proteins and vitamins in the cereal.
It is all garbage.
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Hey, thanks! That was a good and informative article. I guess I'll have to figure out another kid snack.
Hey, thanks! That was a good and informative article. I guess I'll have to figure out another kid snack.
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Carbs = sugar. No difference.
And yes, the extrusion process destroys the proteins and vitamins in the cereal.
It is all garbage.
I should have said no added sugar. Yes, all carbohydrates are converted to sugar in the body, but ducks are supposed to eat mostly carbs. Mine are doing mostly free-range at this time of year anyway. I saw them racing around chasing things in the grass by the pond yesterday, and went down to check it out. They have been eating a ton of tadpoles while dabbling, but now they have a whole new sport: catching the tiny froglets that the 'poles morphed into. They are having a blast. I feel a little bad for the little froggies, because they are awfully cute, but I'm not about to stop the ducks from going after those very high protein treats!
Carbs = sugar. No difference.
And yes, the extrusion process destroys the proteins and vitamins in the cereal.
It is all garbage.
I should have said no added sugar. Yes, all carbohydrates are converted to sugar in the body, but ducks are supposed to eat mostly carbs. Mine are doing mostly free-range at this time of year anyway. I saw them racing around chasing things in the grass by the pond yesterday, and went down to check it out. They have been eating a ton of tadpoles while dabbling, but now they have a whole new sport: catching the tiny froglets that the 'poles morphed into. They are having a blast. I feel a little bad for the little froggies, because they are awfully cute, but I'm not about to stop the ducks from going after those very high protein treats!
Dang it, i love puffed wheat!!! Is there anything out there that tastes good and is good for you!!!LOL
As for feeding wheat, i suppliment my ducks diet with whole wheat from about now until January. You are so lucky you dont have to buy it!!
As for feeding wheat, i suppliment my ducks diet with whole wheat from about now until January. You are so lucky you dont have to buy it!!
Not everything you read is true, this includes internet posts and articles.
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A wild duck eats mostly protein. The carbs it gets comes in the form of leafy greens...not processed cereals.
Right, and domestic ducks are usually fed commercial mixes that are mostly carbs. As you told someone else recently, go read your feed tag. I think you said you feed a 24% protein ration, there's probably around 5% fat, and the rest is carbohydrates, from corn, wheat, oats, etc. My ducks were getting a few handfuls of puffed whole wheat as a snack. They also get some frozen peas every few days, and garden greens. They spend their days foraging on a large natural farm pond, eating unprocessed foods to their heart's content. And then they get as much 20% protein flock raiser as they want when they come in at night. I think they will continue to do just fine, even if I continue to give them a little processed cereal.
A wild duck eats mostly protein. The carbs it gets comes in the form of leafy greens...not processed cereals.
Right, and domestic ducks are usually fed commercial mixes that are mostly carbs. As you told someone else recently, go read your feed tag. I think you said you feed a 24% protein ration, there's probably around 5% fat, and the rest is carbohydrates, from corn, wheat, oats, etc. My ducks were getting a few handfuls of puffed whole wheat as a snack. They also get some frozen peas every few days, and garden greens. They spend their days foraging on a large natural farm pond, eating unprocessed foods to their heart's content. And then they get as much 20% protein flock raiser as they want when they come in at night. I think they will continue to do just fine, even if I continue to give them a little processed cereal.
Occasional crap isn't going to kill them. It is still crap though. So is most commercial feed for that matter...which is why I am working on either getting some custom mixed or getting some shipped in.
The more mine free range and clover and dandelions, the more worms and grubs they get, the less feed they need.
The more mine free range and clover and dandelions, the more worms and grubs they get, the less feed they need.
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I agree, but I trust the Weston Price Foundatation far more than the FDA!
I agree, but I trust the Weston Price Foundatation far more than the FDA!
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