Duckling not growing

[HollowOfWisps]

That's fair. I'm sure if you asked for a guaranteed analysis, nutri-drench would provide one. However, I'm not sure I (or many other consumers) would have enough knowledge to know exactly what the percentages meant with regards to benefit without extensive research as to knowing the why's of an ingredient.
Also, as a consumer, I would ask why the artificial flavoring and colors are needed for the poultry cell. I'm not saying it's bad, just again wondering why.
I chose nutri-drench because it's what my local farm/feed supply stores carry (not tsc or other retail stores). I don't use it often and it's just for a boost or a pick me up. It should not be used as a daily additive, so as long as it gives my animals the boost they need that's all I really care about.

Since I only use it when needed it’s the higher % that are a big reason why I prefer poultry cell. With poultry in general being much smaller than people the small percentage differences might not seem like much, but it makes a huge difference for their little bodies. Think of it as having the option for 1000IU vitamin d supplement vs say a 5000 supplement for people. The 1000iu is fine for maintenance, but if you have a deficiency you need higher amount such as the 5000 iu. This is because you are not only replacing the loss, but the body has to be able to start generating it on its own. This isn’t possible if the dose is too small. Also some points for poultry cell:

-Poultry cell has a complete amino acid profile. Amino acid deficiencies can actually impair poultries immune systems. Another note is that amino acids are crucial for thermotolerance in poultry which helps them tolerate the heat. They are also required for proper growth.

- Zinc and copper are both crucial for immune function and poultry cell provides good boost to help fight infections. They both also play a very big role in cell development especially when it comes to growing poultry.

-Poultry cell contains more selenium than a large egg which paired with the vitamin e allows it to be absorbed more readily which is great for wry neck (which I have used it for treating).

-Poultry cell contains several b vitamins which are very important for poultry growth, immune system, cell division and even strengthen the nervous system which when weakened can cause leg issues.

-It has 50mg of niacin

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Since I only use it when needed it’s the higher % that are a big reason why I prefer poultry cell. With poultry in general being much smaller than people the small percentage differences might not seem like much, but it makes a huge difference for their little bodies. Think of it as having the option for 1000IU vitamin d supplement vs say a 5000 supplement for people. The 1000iu is fine for maintenance, but if you have a deficiency you need higher amount such as the 5000 iu. This is because you are not only replacing the loss, but the body has to be able to start generating it on its own. This isn’t possible if the dose is too small. Also some points for poultry cell:

-Poultry cell has a complete amino acid profile. Amino acid deficiencies can actually impair poultries immune systems. Another note is that amino acids are crucial for thermotolerance in poultry which helps them tolerate the heat. They are also required for proper growth.

- Zinc and copper are both crucial for immune function and poultry cell provides good boost to help fight infections. They both also play a very big role in cell development especially when it comes to growing poultry.

-Poultry cell contains more selenium than a large egg which paired with the vitamin e allows it to be absorbed more readily which is great for wry neck (which I have used it for treating).

-Poultry cell contains several b vitamins which are very important for poultry growth, immune system, cell division and even strengthen the nervous system which when weakened can cause leg issues.

-It has 50mg of niacin

I appreciate your reply. It's not that I don't know how dosages work or what guaranteed analysis means. That wasn't what I was referring to. I meant that the analysis doesn't mean much of anything to the average person unless they are looking for something in particular which would require much research (excluding those that are already knowledgeable in the subject). For example, you mentioned niacin and since we are in the duck forum it is important to note. There is more to niacin (vitamin b3) than just a fix for duck leg/feet issues - which as you know is over recommended to "fix" every issue that afflicts ducks. However, I would never have assumed either product is a fix for a niacin deficiency as that would not be my intention for recommending it. It should be used as a supplemental boost to the immune system to be used temporarily.
Let's take lysine for instance which is an essential amino acid - a building block for protein that helps with growth.
ND =. 02%
PC =. 06%
Unless you know what it's intenteded for and the amount needed to do the job, the % doesn't matter to the average person.

I'm not convinced one is better than the other because one lists the complete guaranteed analysis. Would it be helpful to better compare the two products, yes it would.

 

[User635240]

Good to know. I wasn't aware of this product.

Since I only use it when needed it’s the higher % that are a big reason why I prefer poultry cell. With poultry in general being much smaller than people the small percentage differences might not seem like much, but it makes a huge difference for their little bodies. Think of it as having the option for 1000IU vitamin d supplement vs say a 5000 supplement for people. The 1000iu is fine for maintenance, but if you have a deficiency you need higher amount such as the 5000 iu. This is because you are not only replacing the loss, but the body has to be able to start generating it on its own. This isn’t possible if the dose is too small. Also some points for poultry cell:

-Poultry cell has a complete amino acid profile. Amino acid deficiencies can actually impair poultries immune systems. Another note is that amino acids are crucial for thermotolerance in poultry which helps them tolerate the heat. They are also required for proper growth.

- Zinc and copper are both crucial for immune function and poultry cell provides good boost to help fight infections. They both also play a very big role in cell development especially when it comes to growing poultry.

-Poultry cell contains more selenium than a large egg which paired with the vitamin e allows it to be absorbed more readily which is great for wry neck (which I have used it for treating).

-Poultry cell contains several b vitamins which are very important for poultry growth, immune system, cell division and even strengthen the nervous system which when weakened can cause leg issues.

-It has 50mg of niacin

 

[Huntmaster]

@HollowOfWisps There is a difference from my understanding in nutritional values as one has more in it. Poultry Cell has more as it is a vitamin/blood building supplement has more ingredients for long term health. Poultry Nutri-drench has less vitamins/nutritional values but has other things added and formulated to be a quick absorbing in bloodstream for faster results to give a quick boost to get them on their feet and feed faster. Both have their place and are both good products in my opinion. I would use Nutri- Drench in any situation that needs emergency/fast acting results like hatchlings/ill birds for a quick boost. Poultry Cell for a vitamin/blood building supplement used for normal stresses/good health in birds.