duckling diet?

[artsyrobin]

ok, my guys are almost 3 weeks old, i've read that at 3 weeks to drop the protein feed down to 16%, is this the regular poultry feed? or unmedicated chick feed? all of the game bird diet i've found is high in protein...

 

[chickboss]

Maybe check the precentage in layer pellets? Or add something with less protein, like rolled oats to the current feed to drop that percentage down. Hope this helps.

 

[CityChicker]

I would not give them layer feed at that age. You can use something like Flock Raiser which is 20% protein and just add some oats (or potentially a different grain) if you can't find duck grower or maintenance. A lot of people do use Gamebird feed as well, even though it has a little more protein. Of course, you could also leave them on chick feed until they are mature as well.

 

[artsyrobin]

i think i'll do that, the flock raiser and oats- this feed i tried them on is making them have solid stools, which i don't think is a good thing... so off to the feed store today

 

[MuranoFarms]

Depends what chick feed you get. The DuMor chick starter comes in 20% and 24%. Purina start & grow is 18%. Layer feeds are usually 16%. DuMor has a finisher that is 15%....I was considering getting that one. Check the bag, it should be listed on there.