Good Feed For Mixed Flock of Chickens and Ducks

[Isaac 0]

Because of the high protein, will the chickens and ducks eat less, rather than eating too much protein? Thank you so much for all the great info!

I would imagine they'd be consuming nearly the same. Any excess protein will be burned off as energy provided your birds get daily exercise.

 

[CoopfulofLove]

I also feed my ducks fresh kale, corn, carrots, apple (no seeds/core), celery, 5 grain mix, dried mealworms, and sweet peas.

In my household, we juice. The juicing machine creates a finely chopped or minced apple, kale, celery, carrot or whatever is shoved down the hatch for juicing. We share this with both chickens and ducks. We use to throw it out to compost but ended up attracting unwanted critters. Decided to see if the chickens would eat it. They went wild and produced so many eggs! They expect it, so I wait until the end of the day before night night and give them the fresh goods. I still want them to eat the all flock feed first.

You can get really creative but in doubt to what to feed them always try to research first. Good nutrition keeps their immune systems in tip top shape and your job as caregiver easier!