Duck food

[giannaw]

Hello! I was wondering how could I cut protein using rolled oats? I have 20% protein poultry food and I need to cut it to 16% protein. How much oats should I use per cup of poultry food?

 

[cheezenkwackers]

So my logic says that if you did 50% feed with 50% oats you would have 10% protein. 75% feed with 25% oats would be 15% protein. So, 1 cup feed with 1/4 cup oats should be 16% (1/1.25 x .20). I think that’s right.
By the way, Dave Holderread in Storey’s Guide to Ducks, says to only add 5% oats the first week, then 5% more each week after until 3/4 feed, 1/4 oats. FYI.

 

[giannaw]

So my logic says that if you did 50% feed with 50% oats you would have 10% protein. 75% feed with 25% oats would be 15% protein. So, 1 cup feed with 1/4 cup oats should be 16% (1/1.25 x .20). I think that’s right.
By the way, Dave Holderread in Storey’s Guide to Ducks, says to only add 5% oats the first week, then 5% more each week after until 3/4 feed, 1/4 oats. FYI.

Thank you for the help! I’ve been giving them oats since they were 2 weeks (currently 6). So im positive they’re adjusted to it. But again, thank you for the help!!!

 

[cheezenkwackers]

Thank you for the help! I’ve been giving them oats since they were 2 weeks (currently 6). So im positive they’re adjusted to it. But again, thank you for the help!!!

Ah, good. I raised mine with oats too.

 

[giannaw]

Ah, good. I raised mine with oats too.

Quick question, I usually add in nutritional yeast because of niacin. Should I add extra oats because of its protein? I add one table soon per 1/2 cup of food.

 

[indianaducks]

Why are you trying to cut the protein? Do your ducks have angel wing?

 

[giannaw]

Why are you trying to cut the protein? Do your ducks have angel wing?

none of them have angel wing, I’m trying to prevent it. The food I have is too high of protein for them and that could cause angel wing.

 

[indianaducks]

none of them have angel wing, I’m trying to prevent it. The food I have is too high of protein for them and that could cause angel wing.

Mine have gotten 20% protein periodically and have never had issues, that's why I was curious. Good luck!