Electrolytes and Brewers Yeast at the Same Time??

[Poultry_Mom1300]

I need some advice. I have 3 week old ducklings. I give them food with brewers yeast in it and I was wondering if it would be OK if I gave them Sav-A-Chick electrolytes with the brewers yeast? My concern is that it might give them too many vitamins and cause Angel Wing... What should I do...? Any advice?

 

[Isaac 0]

To my knowledge, too many vitamins in a bird's diet has no relation to the onset of Angel Wing. In my experience, it has been due to genetics. I think the idea that protein in a bird's diet will cause Angel Wing is often too stressed.

First off, why are you looking to put vitamins in their water? Would you mind sharing the brand of brewer's yeast that you're using, some contain little niacin?

 

[Poultry_Mom1300]

Hmmm... I didn't know that too much protein does not connect to angel wing- Thanks!! I was worried...

Also, I use the brand of brewers yeast 'Ani-med' I got it from a local poultry focused co-op. Here is a photo of the container and nutritional info. I am kind of new to this. This is my first time brooding Indian Runners!!

 

[Isaac 0]

What are you feeding them?

 

[Poultry_Mom1300]

I am feeding them Scratch and peck Grower feed.

 

[Isaac 0]

This?

https://www.chewy.com/scratch-peck-feeds-naturally-free/dp/159790

 

[Poultry_Mom1300]

That's the stuff!

 

[Isaac 0]

That's the stuff!

This is from the website.

"Complete source of natural nutrition to encourage growth in both ducks and chickens aged 2 to 5 months. "

Could you get some Purina Flock Raiser Feed instead?

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/purina-flock-raiser-crumbles-premium-poultry-feed-50-lb

 

[Poultry_Mom1300]

I will think about it! Thank you for all the advice!! It was SUPER helpful!