Chicks & Duckling Feed

[CherylZ]

BYC, I need some advice please. My little flock has been growing well the past 3 weeks. The awesome coop is almost ready and hopefully the weather will start to warm up so they can go out. This week the one smaller duckling's feathers are coming in a bit darker. I read a previous article another member posted and it seems it may be a Buff although TSC had told us at the time of purchase the 2 ducklings were Pekin. Guessing this may not be unusual, but will see as the feathers come in. I'm now more concerned about the feed we've been giving the chicks and ducklings. Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles which was recommended by TSC. Is this sufficient for the ducks as well? I'm reading that they need more niacin. Obviously I'm now very concerned since we've had them 3 weeks, which I'm guessing puts them at the approximate age of 4 weeks? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

 

[GC-Raptor]

I'm now more concerned about the feed we've been giving the chicks and ducklings. Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles which was recommended by TSC. Is this sufficient for the ducks as well?

Yep, it contains 55 ppm of Niacin, which is minimum recommended for Ducks.
Some people also sprinkle Nutritional yeast or Brewers yeast on top of feed.
I don't have Ducks so just going by what I've read.

GC

 

[CherylZ]

Yep, it contains 55 ppm of Niacin, which is minimum recommended for Ducks.
Some people also sprinkle Nutritional yeast or Brewers yeast on top of feed.
I don't have Ducks so just going by what I've read.View attachment 2111352
GC

Thank you!