Ducklings are plodding around like they have lead in their feet

[austroberta]

What feed are they on..?

Mazuri crumbles.

 

[chickens really]

I'm not sure what do do about the exercise part either, as when I take them all outside, they take a few steps and then just plop down again.

They sound like they need to be in a bigger Brooder with ample room to run around. It won't happen overnight. Swimming is also great to build up the leg muscles.

 

[chickens really]

Also dandelion and chickweed are excellent natural forms of Niacin as are Peas..

 

[austroberta]

They sound like they need to be in a bigger Brooder with ample room to run around. It won't happen overnight. Swimming is also great to build up the leg muscles.

I've got them in a dog swimming pool. It's pretty big and has room for them to walk around. I did, admittedly, have them in one of those large plastic totes for the first week, and it was really cramped.

 

[austroberta]

Also dandelion and chickweed are excellent natural forms of Niacin as are Peas..

It's funny, most homeowners hate dandelion, but I love it and want it on my property, but there's none to be found! It's such a nutritional powerhouse.

I'll see about the peas.

 

[chickens really]

I've got them in a dog swimming pool. It's pretty big and has room for them to walk around. I did, admittedly, have them in one of those large plastic totes for the first week, and it was really cramped.

Try getting out more to run around..I'm thinking that will help.

 

[chickens really]

It's funny, most homeowners hate dandelion, but I love it and want it on my property, but there's none to be found! It's such a nutritional powerhouse.

I'll see about the peas.

I definitely like them for my Birds. My flowerbeds are full of chickweed too..I used to pull it out. Now's its wonderful..

 

[austroberta]

I definitely like them for my Birds. My flowerbeds are full of chickweed too..I used to pull it out. Now's its wonderful..

I don't see any chickweed either! Wish I did. I never thought I'd say this, but now I regret covering every bit of dirt with mulch to smother the weeds!

 

[chickens really]

I don't see any chickweed either! Wish I did. I never thought I'd say this, but now I regret covering every bit of dirt with mulch to smother the weeds!

Go walking and pick some..I'm sure you will find what your looking for..

 

[austroberta]

Ok. Now this is weird. I gathered some roly polys and earwigs and threw them in the brooder, to get the ducks moving and the the runners didn't do anything. My Khaki Campbell was beside herself with glee, zipping here and there. My big girl, Sage, just sat.

And get this, I threw some small earthworms in there, and even the Khaki Campbell didn't like them

I feel like I'm in an alternate universe!