Ducklings not eating

[2boys1homestead]

Hello, I just had 8 ducklings hatch this week and they seem to want to drink a lot and make a mess, but they haven't eaten hardly anything. I'm not seeing a lot of poop either. I got them chick feed that's unmedicated like I was supposed to. Not really sure what to do.

 

[Bills vs Beaks]

Try wetting their food to a porridge consistency. Maybe that will help. Duckling poo is very watery so it may be its sinking into the bedding and you can't see it. Sorry that's all I can think of.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

You might also try giving them some vitamins and electrolytes (like Sav-A-Chick or Poultry Nutri-Drench). Are you adding niacin to their feed? Ducklings require extra niacin, so chick starter needs to be supplemented with it. I use brewer's yeast mixed into their food. Here's some additional info: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/869091/brewers-yeast-or-niacin-for-duckling.

 

[Bills vs Beaks]

You might also try giving them some vitamins and electrolytes (like Sav-A-Chick or Poultry Nutri-Drench). Are you adding niacin to their feed? Ducklings require extra niacin, so chick starter needs to be supplemented with it. I use brewer's yeast mixed into their food. Here's some additional info: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/869091/brewers-yeast-or-niacin-for-duckling.

Knew I forgot stuff. Thanks

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I was just adding to your suggestions - team effort

 

[Bills vs Beaks]

Yep I know I didnt mean that sarcastically