Feeding Chickens Niacin

[Downstairs]

I'd like to brood my chicks and ducklings together, as I will only have 2 of each. Is it safe for the chicks to consume the niacin supplement that the ducklings require?

 

[astabile]

I am wondering the same thing....

 

[Downstairs]

I went ahead and gave it to all of them. I have seen no negative impact on my chickens. They are healthy and happy.

I bought a capsule version of niacin from Walmart. When I refill their 1 quart food containers, I fill it with non-medicated chick feed, a portion of chick scratch, and empty one capsule of niacin into it. Then I shake it up. It has been just fine; I've had them for almost 2 months. The ducks are fully grown (size-wise), and the chickens are fully feathered and about 2/3 grown.

Hope this helps you, Astabile!

 

[astabile]

Yes that does thank you so much!

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I don't see an issue with giving them the niacin capsules, but....

Waterfowl feed already has niacin as an added ingredient (which might be easier, and cheaper than popping capsules)...

The ducks do require it, as you know, and it wont bother the chickens one bit.

Good luck!

 

[Downstairs]

Quote: Good to know! Thank you. Do you think the waterfowl feed (assuming I can find it here) has the nutrients that my chickens need, too?

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Yep. The only difference you're likely to notice is the waterfowl feed will have a higher protein content than the chick feed

 

[JakeTheDogsGiantLiver]

I went ahead and gave it to all of them. I have seen no negative impact on my chickens. They are healthy and happy.

I bought a capsule version of niacin from Walmart. When I refill their 1 quart food containers, I fill it with non-medicated chick feed, a portion of chick scratch, and empty one capsule of niacin into it. Then I shake it up. It has been just fine; I've had them for almost 2 months. The ducks are fully grown (size-wise), and the chickens are fully feathered and about 2/3 grown.

Hope this helps you, Astabile!

I know I'm ten years late, but this post still helped me. Thanks!!!