Can I give my ducklings anything to boost immunity?

[hannnnnah]

Hi! I’ve seen a couple of posts and articles suggesting supplemental use of garlic, oregano, and acv in water. I’ve also seen some people advising against it.

What are your experiences? Is it safe for ducklings?

I want my ducklings to grow up healthy and strong, so I’m open to doing anything to help them get there. Right now they’re 2.5 weeks and eat a 20% protein food formulated for ducklings with 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast mixed in. Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sounds like you are doing great in giving your ducklings what they need.

I do use ACV with mother in my ducks water buckets a few times a week but these are adults.
The NY should be mixed at 1 Tab to each cup of feed. If that is what your doing and your ducklings are eating good they really don't need anything else added.
Depending on their breed if Pekins you probably should keep the NY going all their lives the little ones grow so fast that sometimes they get deficient in niacin so having a bottle of Liquid B Complex in case you need it for them. I'll give you the link so you'll be aware of the symptoms but hopefully, you'll not need it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/