Duck Feed in the US

[CayugaJana]

I’m looking for anyone that has a certificate of analysis for what they feed their ducks. Or email from the manufacturer with amounts of ingredients. I’m trying to put together some information on nutrition and thought I would see if anyone had done that part of the legwork and was willing to share.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I didn't get the whole break down when I emailed Purina to inquire how much niacin is in their Flock Raiser. Their reply was 55 mg/kg.

Just in case you hadn't seen this page, it might be helpful in your quest...
http://www.metzerfarms.com/NutritionalRequirements.cfm?affiliate=undef&CustID=21498195

Good luck!

 

[chickens really]

Good luck with your findings because Ducks have been less studied than Poultry..Only small studies have been conducted..

 

[CayugaJana]

I didn't get the whole break down when I emailed Purina to inquire how much niacin is in their Flock Raiser. Their reply was 55 mg/kg.

Just in case you hadn't seen this page, it might be helpful in your quest...
http://www.metzerfarms.com/NutritionalRequirements.cfm?affiliate=undef&CustID=21498195

Good luck!

Thank you! I have read it in the past but hadn’t bookmarked it so that’s great!!

 

[CayugaJana]

Good luck with your findings because Ducks have been less studied than Poultry..Only small studies have been conducted..

Thanks chickens really. Yes I am finding this out. I have access to scholarly articles that are otherwise not available to the public for free. So I’m hoping that search will prove fruitful.

We will see how long it takes me. I get small amounts of time each day to spend researching.

 

[chickens really]

I have my University Poultry and water fowl Vet and he knows where things stand as far as nutrition for Ducks..So far I'm doing great here in Canada...

 

[CayugaJana]

I have my University Poultry and water fowl Vet and he knows where things stand as far as nutrition for Ducks..So far I'm doing great here in Canada...

That’s pretty awesome you have that resource! And from what I understand, he’s super helpful too.

I don’t even know how it works with other countries. Do you all up north have any of the same brands as we sell in the US? Or are they completely different?

 

[chickens really]

That’s pretty awesome you have that resource! And from what I understand, he’s super helpful too.

I don’t even know how it works with other countries. Do you all up north have any of the same brands as we sell in the US? Or are they completely different?

It's should not differ from brand to brand because balanced nutrition should be the same...I get actual Duck feed here..If no Duck feed in the US then a poultry feed and extra vitamin is needed not just niacin as always recommended here...

 

[CayugaJana]

It's should not differ from brand to brand because balanced nutrition should be the same...I get actual Duck feed here..If no Duck feed in the US then a poultry feed and extra vitamin is needed not just niacin as always recommended here...

I’ve worked in quality assurance for food products before and it definitely differs from brand to brand. Each company has their own secret recipe and niche. At least in the states I can say.

 

[chickens really]

I’ve worked in quality assurance for food products before and it definitely differs from brand to brand. Each company has their own secret recipe and niche. At least in the states I can say.

Yes...Although in Birds its pretty much the same..Diet and balanced nutrition they all try to remain the same..Not like Dog or Cat food brands...