duck feed question - protein levels and switching ducklings

[CoriM]

Quick question on moving ducklings from starter feed. Right now they are on Mazuri starter, which is 20% protein. I bought the Mazuri maintenance, which is only 14% protein. This seems kind of low. Will it be alright, and at what age should I switch them? I read conflicting advice.

I plan on switching my older ducks from layer (17% protein) to maintenance as well so they can eat the same food until the young ones are laying. I didn't realize the protein was so low with the maintenance and I've read that 16-18% is best. Thoughts?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I've had good success with starting at 3 weeks mixing 1 part maintenance feed with 3 parts starter, week 4 I mix 50/50, week 5 I mix 3 parts maintenance 1 part starter and by week 6 my ducklings are 100% on maintenance feed. As a side note I also use Mazuri feed and at 7-8 weeks I integrate ducklings with my hens.

 

[CoriM]

@AstroDuck Thank you so much, that is very helpful!