Confused about Niacin

[Knighstar679]

Perfect that's what they really need..

Just did a bath with dandelions and grass floating in the water. They enjoyed it. Nummed up a bunch of the flower part then began on the stems. Now they are happily preening on my shoulder.

 

[chickens really]

Just did a bath with dandelions and grass floating in the water. They enjoyed it. Nummed up a bunch of the flower part then began on the stems. Now they are happily preening on my shoulder.

I feed mine daily dandelions and other grasses..

 

[Knighstar679]

I feed mine daily dandelions and other grasses..

I planted, wheat and barely grass in their pen, plus marigolds. Dandelions grow in it. For now I just have to go out and clip to give right now.

 

[chickens really]

I planted, wheat and barely grass in their pen, plus marigolds. Dandelions grow in it. For now I just have to go out and clip to give right now.

They definitely love Marigolds the buggers..

 

[DellaMyDarling]

My ducks are confused.
Confused about foraging.
Confused about free ranging.
These skills would make my job caring for them easier.

 

[Jpat]

Niacin is needed, so if the feed your feeding doesnt have enough niacin in it, youd have to supplement right?

i cant buy waterflowl feed within 4 hours of where i live

Did you know vitamins lose their potency over time and some b vitamins completely lose their value? the feeds made in huge batches

 

[quackiemama]

I am such a fan of the brewers yeast from amazon that I give it to my old Lab. It is now taking the place of the hundred dollar a month joint supplements and she is doing great.

I also give my dog brewer's yeast and I cannot believe how it put a pep in her step like her hips do not bother her anymore. I give the ducks Nutritional Yeast flakes sprinkled on their food a few times a week. Babies get it always.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Well it's a misconception actually..Yes definitely niacin is needed. I use all flock feed and well Pekin actually can be on a broiler feed..

Well, it sure worked on my runners in just a matter of days! My duck's legs were shaking so bad she'd collapse and once I start the B-complex it stopped so I would suggest that you not disregard the success of using it!

 

[DuckyDonna]

I also give my dog brewer's yeast and I cannot believe how it put a pep in her step like her hips do not bother her anymore. I give the ducks Nutritional Yeast flakes sprinkled on their food a few times a week. Babies get it always.

Actually I could be wrong but I think when @WannaBeHillBilly broke his leg he was using it! ON HIMSELF!

 

[HuffleClaw]

For babies I use gamebird / turkey starter... adults get All Flock. I don’t provide Niacin but I haven’t had issues yet, plus they free range so I’m sure that helps.
Here are my 8 ducks:
2 pekins, 4 Khaki Campbells, a Call Duck, and an Ancona