can I feed my ducklings other than non medicated chick feed?

[thatduckguyy]

I looked EVERYWHERE and didn't find it anywhere.. checked walmart petsmart petcetera EVERYWHERE. Is there anything I can give them? Thanks

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! Most *medicated* chick starter has Amprollium, and is safe for ducklings.

Lisa

 

[thatduckguyy]

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i cant find that either I live in a city so its kinda hard

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! If I had no access to 'chick starter', I would offer new ducklings a mix of cooked oatmeal, chopped hardboiled eggs, chopped greens.
Good luck!
Lisa

 

[stargazingmommy]

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i cant find that either I live in a city so its kinda hard

lot of petcos are now carrying chick starter.

 

[jerseygirl1]

Don't baby ducks also need niacin in their water?

 

[lovesgliders]

Mealworms would also be great to feed the ducklings! If I had no access to starter crumbles I'd try to mimic what ducklings would get in the wild with their momma: greens and insects.

 

[jdywntr]

They do need niacin. Try googling "feed store". There has to be something even NYC has livestock feed available. Even if you have to drive a bit, I think it would be worth it. I considered mixing my own feed but in order to have a "balanced" feed there are alot of components.

Just a question, where did you get your ducklings if you are not in an area with feed stores?