Day old ducks

[Mariakissinger132]

So I am getting some 2 day old ducks in the mail soon since every where around me is all out and I have raised 2 week and 3 week old ducklings but never 2 day old ducklings is there anything different that I need to do or anything different I need to know or check or anything like that thanks in advance.

 

[AudreyRangel]

I just got some from the hatchery about 2 weeks ago as 2 day olds aswell. It was my 1st time raising hatchlings, and they all survived and are doing great! All I did was set them up with a heat lamp, wood shavings bedding, and made sure to add an electrolyte powder to their water (I will continue to add the powder until week 3). I also just fed them Purina duck pellets. I'm not sure if it made a difference, but I have let them range in the grass and swim about 3 times during these past 2 weeks.

Good luck!!

 

[Mariakissinger132]

I just got some from the hatchery about 2 weeks ago as 2 day olds aswell. It was my 1st time raising hatchlings, and they all survived and are doing great! All I did was set them up with a heat lamp, wood shavings bedding, and made sure to add an electrolyte powder to their water (I will continue to add the powder until week 3). I also just fed them Purina duck pellets. I'm not sure if it made a difference, but I have let them range in the grass and swim about 3 times during these past 2 weeks.

Good luck!!

Ok thanks also I’ve heard to give them un medicated starter chick feed is that ok for them

 

[AudreyRangel]

Yes it is! I would just make sure to add Brewer's Yeast (I raised 2 day old goslings on unmedicated chick starter and the "Now" brand brewers yeast)(just add about 1/2 tbsp per feeding) or some other type of niacin source to prevent any growth deformities!

 

[Mariakissinger132]

Yes it is! I would just make sure to add Brewer's Yeast (I raised 2 day old goslings on unmedicated chick starter and the "Now" brand brewers yeast)(just add about 1/2 tbsp per feeding) or some other type of niacin source to prevent any growth deformities!

Ok so they are also coming with this is this food or do I sprinkle it in is this okay for them

 

[Mariakissinger132]

Also this is what comes in the quick chik

 

[AudreyRangel]

Ok so they are also coming with this is this food or do I sprinkle it in is this okay for them

I'm not familiar with that feed/supplement! Maybe wait and see if there are instructions included?

 

[Mariakissinger132]

I'm not familiar with that feed/supplement! Maybe wait and see if there are instructions included?

Ok so do I need to get electrolytes for their water or food also it says this has some but I wasn’t sure if I should still get some