Ducklings incoming

[mapel walnut]

I am leaving to go get ducklings for the first time and want some addvice if any one will take mercy on me and tell me what I need to know.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

Feel free to ask any questions.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

You need to make sure they have enough niacin.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

You need to make sure they have enough niacin.

About 3 mg per day

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

You need to make sure they have a water that they can drink because there beaks are bigger than chickens.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

you need extra shavings they are messy.

 

[mapel walnut]

What is niacin?

 

[BoundlessLove]

Congrats on your ducklings!!
For feed you could choose an all flock starter feed. I use this and it already has the niacin in the feed. And you can use this for chicks and goslings if you have a mixed flock.
Also, I use shelf liner for the ducklings’ brooder flooring.
Put something under their waterer because ducks are messy.
I use a tin camping plate. It has a little ridge around the edge. This keeps the water inside and not on their floor.
And a source of heat for the brooder with a cooler side so the ducklings can get cooled off if needed.