Could ducks eat this?

[NineChickens]

Would full grown ducks (and drakes) and chickens be able to eat this( with oyster shell for more calcium on the side)?https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dumor-poultry-grower-finisher-15-feed-50-lb

 

[drewskimac]

I don't see why not! Since my chickens and ducks live together, I always just feed them the same feed - Usually layer pellets. The only real difference I see necessary is to allow the ducks a place to get their heads and preferably entire body wet.

 

[NineChickens]

I don't see why not! Since my chickens and ducks live together, I always just feed them the same feed - Usually layer pellets. The only real difference I see necessary is to allow the ducks a place to get their heads and preferably entire body wet.

I'm thinking about possibly having a drake too so I dont know if he could have layer pellets

 

[PirateGirl]

Are you feeding layers or meat birds?

 

[NineChickens]

Are you feeding layers or meat birds?

Layers

 

[PirateGirl]

The % protein seems pretty low... I don't have my feeding chart handy and can't seem to find it online. Hopefully someone else can chime in or I can get back to you this evening.

 

[PirateGirl]

Ducks

18%-20% protein is ideal if actively laying, as well as 3 weeks before laying season.

Only 12%-14% is needed when not laying.

15-16% during molt.

Chickens
Actively laying 16%-18% protein

 

[CarleeAnn]

I feed my ducks this:
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/sp...FH86SNCywDxQTD0WYhhWmg028Wvz1yUBoCgM0QAvD_BwE

($22 after shipping)

And I add oyster shells when laying:
https://www.ruralking.com/oyster-shells-50-lb-bag.html

($28 after shipping- but lasts forever for 2 ducks)

 

[PirateGirl]

I generally feed one of these two to my laying chickens and ducks both, depends what store I'm at.

https://www.nutrenaworld.com/product/country-feeds-all-flock-feed

https://www.purinamills.com/chicken...MIxtK82JP82QIVlF9-Ch16tAfxEAAYASAAEgL0svD_BwE

 

[bluejeans]

Your suppose to feed them?