Do my ducks have wet feather?

[Mandarin]

I'm feeding them specialist duck food mixed with a bit of cracked corn. I've also given them some Cale and mealworms. They get well fed with me but I can't vouch for what they were eating last week at their previous owners. I have cats too and they have quite expensive food but I'll give it a go with the ducks!

Will they still grow new feathers as we're in Winter in UK?

I'm sure a molt will do them great - it's just quite a lot time to wait!

 

[Mandarin]

And thanks Ravynscroft...you really seem to know your stuff about ducks

 

[chickens really]

Yes, the added protein won't hurt them, Dry cat food that is fish based..I would remove the kiddie pool and supply a rubber livestock bowl to wash up in...That way the remain dry..Once a week fill the pool for a good bath...

 

[casportpony]

Glad to see 007SEAN say about using the dawn soap not a good idea When a few of my older Muscovy's got wet feather molting always took care of it. Try adding some extra protein to their diet good quality cat kibble is one way. Are you feeding a good diet? then add the cat kibble over top as extra protein to help their feathers.

You have one very informed educator giving you great advise please follow her lead.
@Ravynscroft has helped many members here On BYC.

x2!

 

[Ravynscroft]

I'm feeding them specialist duck food mixed with a bit of cracked corn. I've also given them some Cale and mealworms. They get well fed with me but I can't vouch for what they were eating last week at their previous owners. I have cats too and they have quite expensive food but I'll give it a go with the ducks!

Will they still grow new feathers as we're in Winter in UK?

I'm sure a molt will do them great - it's just quite a lot time to wait!

You don't have to feed them a lot of cat food, just a small handful as a treat... the extra protein and fats in it should help and give them a boost... continue with their regular feed, watch about giving too much corn though... corn is ok as a small treat, but it is empty calories...

 

[casportpony]

You don't have to feed them a lot of cat food, just a small handful as a treat... the extra protein and fats in it should help and give them a boost... continue with their regular feed, watch about giving too much corn though... corn is ok as a small treat, but it is empty calories...

Mine love cat food treats!

 

[chickens really]

Of course you don't feed them strictly Cat food ...
A few handfuls over a week is all that's needed...

 

[Mandarin]

I'll give the cat food a go - will sprinkle a small handful in their feed tray. I used to have a small flexi bucket they could use for bathing but I threw it away recently...I'll take a trip to DIY store tomorrow and get a new one.

Hope my older duck doesn't fall out with me for taking the big pond away!

 

[chickens really]

I'll give the cat food a go - will sprinkle a small handful in their feed tray. I used to have a small flexi bucket they could use for bathing but I threw it away recently...I'll take a trip to DIY store tomorrow and get a new one.

Hope my older duck doesn't fall out with me for taking the big pond away!

No, he will happily bath in anything...

 

[chickens really]

I'm in Canada and kiddie pools are put away...They happily bath in livestock bowls...