Don't laugh..... what am I supposed to feed this duck?

[Wisher1000]

I have had chickens for decades. I know plenty about the care and feeding of chickens, but I don't have a clue what I am supposed to be feeding this duck my son bought. I have Nutrena All Flock Pellets, feed wheat, game bird mash, and medicated chick starter. I don't think I should give it the medicated starter, but can he eat the other stuff, or will I have to buy something else?

 

[peterlund]

My Muscovie ducks ate the same layer pellets as my chickens... and whatever else I threw at them.
I am sure he wont starve! Good luck.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

How old is the drake (do you know whether it's male or female)? All flock is appropriate for both [adult] poultry or waterfowl, but if it's a duckling, chick starter supplemented by extra niacin would be more appropriate. There's debate about whether medicated chick starter is ok for ducklings, here's one of the threads - you decide: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/587261/can-ducklings-eat-medicated-chick-starter-feed.

Enjoy your duck raising adventure!

 

[Wisher1000]

Thanks to you both. It is an adult East Indie drake. I have no idea how old it is, it was bought at a swap.

 

[chickens really]

No medicated feed.... Grains and the chicken feed is okay......
Hmmmm.....
If you can purchase Duck feeds....Oat and barley crumble..old style scratch with less corn.......romain lettuce, tomatoes and peas.......

Cheers

 

[Wisher1000]

Thank you!

 

[Amykins]

He only bought one duck? Poor thing

 

[Wisher1000]

Yes, we have tried to find a girl for him, but have had no luck so far.