Feeding Newborn Ducklings

[gar1967]

I have ducklings arriving this Thursday (possibly) or Friday.
I ordered un-medicated duck starter; however, the order wasn't placed. I've called around looking for some and everyone needs to order it in.

I have regular chicken feed, but I know that could kill them. So I am in a fix. Can anyone please tell me what I can feed them to hold them over until the feed arrives next Wednesday?

 

[Kiki]

I have ducklings arriving this Thursday (possibly) or Friday.
I ordered un-medicated duck starter; however, the order wasn't placed. I've called around looking for some and everyone needs to order it in.

I have regular chicken feed, but I know that could kill them. So I am in a fix. Can anyone please tell me what I can feed them to hold them over until the feed arrives next Wednesday?

Which exact chicken feed do you have?

 

[gar1967]

Which exact chicken feed do you have?

Not starter. My girls are grown , so regular chicken pellet. And it's medicated

 

[Kiki]

Not starter. My girls are grown , so regular chicken pellet. And it's medicated

Can you take a picture of the feed bag and the tag on the bag?

 

[gar1967]

Can you take a picture of the feed bag and the tag on the bag?

 

[gar1967]

I have found some unmedicated chick starter Thank God!!!
Thank you for your assistance!

 

[ruthhope]

@gar1967

You will need to get some brewer's yeast or nutritional yeast as chick crumbles doesn't have enough niacin for ducklings as ducklings grow faster than chicks

 

[gar1967]

@gar1967

You will need to get some brewer's yeast or nutritional yeast as chick crumbles doesn't have enough niacin for ducklings as ducklings grow faster tha

 

[gar1967]

Thank you. I have the yeast.

 

[gar1967]

I am at day 24 and found a duck egg starting to crack
I started misting the eggs today and raised the humidity. I never misted before either. However a friend had a duckling arrive too early, the wee one pooped and was being vacuumed by the membrane. It's very weak and she doesn't know if it will make it. So, I'm scared the same will happen with my little egg. Any suggestions?