Duckling food type

[AlishasDucks]

Hi,

I have successfully hatched 6 ducklings from an incubator. I have non medicated chic starter to feed them but I have read I also need to provide brewers yeast, oats and grit.
*What ages should I begin introducing each of these?
*What age do I move them from starter feed?

thank you in advance.
Alisha

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Alisha, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I've never raised ducklings but I think All Flock or Flock Raiser may be better for ducklings. @Isaac 0 will be better able to advise you.

 

[Isaac 0]

What breed are they? Heavyweight breeds such as Pekins, grow faster, thus require different nutritional amounts in their feed than light/medium weight breeds.

Out of all waterfowl feeds, Mazuri is the best formulation-wise, but you can use something like Purina Flock Raiser, Manna-Pro duckling starter, etc. Chick starter isn't not formulated for waterfowl, so it doesn't contain several key nutrients ducklings need, the major one being niacin.

A few months ago, I did some research and found several common brewers yeast brands that contained very little niacin content in them despite it being recommended so often as a good niacin supplement. Nutritional yeast, on the other hand, tends to have a high niacin content and tends to taste better than BY. You can add two tablespoons over a cup of feed.

In regards to the oats. They don't need it.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hello and welcome!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Great advice from Isaac O.

 

[samshan21]

Welcome To BYC !

 

[swampfox440]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining !

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! Congratulations on your new baby ducklings!

 

[AlishasDucks]

What breed are they? Heavyweight breeds such as Pekins, grow faster, thus require different nutritional amounts in their feed than light/medium weight breeds.

Out of all waterfowl feeds, Mazuri is the best formulation-wise, but you can use something like Purina Flock Raiser, Manna-Pro duckling starter, etc. Chick starter isn't not formulated for waterfowl, so it doesn't contain several key nutrients ducklings need, the major one being niacin.

A few months ago, I did some research and found several common brewers yeast brands that contained very little niacin content in them despite it being recommended so often as a good niacin supplement. Nutritional yeast, on the other hand, tends to have a high niacin content and tends to taste better than BY. You can add two tablespoons over a cup of feed.

In regards to the oats. They don't need it.

Thank you for replying.
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What breed are they? Heavyweight breeds such as Pekins, grow faster, thus require different nutritional amounts in their feed than light/medium weight breeds.

Out of all waterfowl feeds, Mazuri is the best formulation-wise, but you can use something like Purina Flock Raiser, Manna-Pro duckling starter, etc. Chick starter isn't not formulated for waterfowl, so it doesn't contain several key nutrients ducklings need, the major one being niacin.

A few months ago, I did some research and found several common brewers yeast brands that contained very little niacin content in them despite it being recommended so often as a good niacin supplement. Nutritional yeast, on the other hand, tends to have a high niacin content and tends to taste better than BY. You can add two tablespoons over a cup of feed.

In regards to the oats. They don't need it.

thank you for replying.
They are khaki campbell ducklings.
I will look into all your recommendations.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Alisha and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

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Best wishes

Pork Pie