Duck feed?

[AlleysChicks]

Feed them what you feed your chickens if it's not layer then you can supplement with Nutritional yeast for the extra niacin they need. Until 10 weeks of age they will need 1 Tab per cup of feed daily. Crumbles to start. What breed?

I’ve never bought layer because I have multi age birds and lots of Roos lol
Thank you I’ll look for some. My lings are Muscovy

Chicken feed is not ok for ducks. They have different nutritional requirements. You need an all flock feed. I don't think 16 dollars per 40 pounds is more than chicken feed. Of course I am duck biased

It is when you go through almost 200lbs every 2 weeks lol although I’ve been able to buy less since I’ve been able to free range again.

The biggest difference in All flock and chick starter is the all flock has more niacin so it's more formulated for water fowl. But if you can't get all flock or duck starter it's fine to use chick starter and just supplement the extra niacin they need.
@Magnolia Ducks

This helps too!

Alley....have you seen my google sheet feed comparison chart yet?
LOVE The new dew!

No I haven’t! I’ll check it out!

Thanks! It’s shorter than I wanted but I still like it

@AlleysChicks compare your feed with this:
https://www.nap.edu/read/2114/chapter/7
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I’ll have to see if I can find a label. I dump my bags in bins.

 

[Kiki]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upDVFXEQPK8PUIF6Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit?usp=sharing
(every feed on the sheet has a direct link to either the manufacturer or the store)
Notice I have a duck tab on the sheet too.
Some of the foods on the duck tab are labeled for ducks...some are all flock type feeds.

 

[AlleysChicks]

What @MillersFarm farms has available at their local store may not be sold at your local store.
There is always an option to order and have it mailed/delivered to your home but the shipping costs are pricey.

My all flock is $12.50 for 50 lbs. all my birds big enough for pellets do great on it! I’ll

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upDVFXEQPK8PUIF6Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit?usp=sharing

Notice I have a duck tab on the sheet too.
Some of the foods on the duck tab are labeled for ducks...some are all flock type feeds.

good job! I love all your research stuff!

 

[happy duck]

https://thehappiestduck.wordpress.com/2018/05/09/feed-and-supplements-for-ducks/
I shop at TSC and it is not the cheapest. I would find a local feed store to find a cheaper feed.

Sorry if I did not explain what this link is. It is a link to a web sight....discussing feed and supplements for ducks. Great web sight!!!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I feed my ducks chicken feed since I haven't a choice for others feeds and I want to feed NON GMO . I have had ducks since 2004 and never had any problems. You have to supplement for the lack of niacin in the chick starter but that is no biggie. Nutritional yeast is available on line and at health food stores. Or B Complex liquid.

Oh, I thought you had your ducks on flock raiser?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

My all flock is $12.50 for 50 lbs. all my birds big enough for pellets do great on it! I’ll
good job! I love all your research stuff!

Is the all flock Nutrena? That is good fro ducklings too. I would continue with the flock raiser until it is gone, then you can switch them to the all flock.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Sorry if I did not explain what this link is. It is a link to a web sight....discussing feed and supplements for ducks. Great web sight!!!

You should just add your blog link to your signature. I think there is also a place on your profile to do so too.

 

[Lil Drake40]

I use to feed nothing but FR until I began ready about the GMO in
Feeds so I now feed NON GMO.

 

[Lil Drake40]

And yes one in the same Soon2Be

 

[happy duck]

I use to feed nothing but FR until I began ready about the GMO in
Feeds so I now feed NON GMO.

Is it more expensive for NON GMO? I mean I know lots about GMO and if I am eating my girls eggs I would love to buy NON GMO!