Ducks... no niacin

[Feathered_Texans]

I just got 2 ducks and the store did not have any niacin. What can I do for them? I am feeding them dumor chick starter and grower. I am a newbie for ducks so any tips that has anything to do with ducks would be great!

 

[Holonomic]

From my research, I believe Brewer's yeast is a suitable source of vit B?

Maybe you could find some of this locally?

 

[Isaac 0]

Brewer Yeast, Nutritional Yeast, B complex and Poultry vitamins all contain niacin. If your store has Duck feed or flock raiser you can switch them to that and you wont need to supplement B3 into their diet.

They are super cute!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I bought nutritional yeast at my grocery store.

Cute babies!

 

[Isaac 0]

1 tablespoon of brewers yeast/nutritional over one cup of feed.

 

[Feathered_Texans]

I have vitamins and electrolytes in their water. It is called citralite. I will go look to see if I have any brewers yeast, if not I’ll see if I can get some tomorrow. Thanks for the advice!

 

[CoriM]

They're adorable! Are they pekins? If so, brewer's yeast is good but might not be enough - my experience last spring. It would definitely be good to have liquid vitamin B complex as well and add that to their food or water a few times a week. Pekins can grow so fast and develop leg problems very easily and often need the vitamin B complex. Better to have it on hand early than have to hunt it down when your duck is having trouble.

 

[Feathered_Texans]

I’ve seen mixed opinions on keeping them with chicks, in your opinion is it ok to do so. I am prepared to clean the food and water frequently.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Nutritional yeast is better. I am near Houston and get mine at Trader Joe's but Amazon will have it.

 

[Isaac 0]

I have vitamins and electrolytes in their water. It is called citralite. I will go look to see if I have any brewers yeast, if not I’ll see if I can get some tomorrow. Thanks for the advice!

Could you post the ingredients?