goose/duck feeding schedule

[jsullivan704]

* I tried to post in feeding and watering but had no luck *

I have two geese and two ducks. I read somewhat that people have them on a schedule for feeding. Is that necessary? If so what kind of schedule should they be on? The bigger ones are around 9 weeks, the younger are around 3 weeks. Should just the big ones be on a schedule right now? Suggestions? I let the big ones out at 8 am, and put them to “bed” at 8 pm. In their coop. I don’t give them food at night, just water. But I give the little ones food constantly. Should I change that?

Also, I have both on grit, the older ones grit says mix in the food. The younger ones says give it separately, can I mix it? Or should i not. I’m giving them the amount it says but I feel like it’s easier to just mix it into the food.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I dont know about geese, but my ducks have access to food and water all day except when they go to bed at night.
When they were ducklings, I let them have access to food and water 24/7 until they were 7 weeks old (when I put them in the run and their duck house instead of the brooder).

 

[harmonymw]

Mine are on a strict schedule of eating like pigs all day long-anything that fits in their bill. If it doesn’t fit, they come back and try again later.

 

[Jpat]

Mine are on a strict schedule of eating like pigs all day long-anything that fits in their bill. If it doesn’t fit, they come back and try again later.

Hahaha

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yep my geese ducks and chickens have food out all day I take it up when they go in in the evening. Only when they are babies do they get feed 24/7 by 5 weeks old they can go all night with out food and water. Mine also forage on a half acre also.