Hi there from Washington!

[Megalegg]

I’m from Washington state and am totally new to poultry. I just bought 4 call ducklings and am brooding them inside. I’m wondering if they are getting too much protein with purina flicker starter? And will meal worms make it worse?

 

[JedJackson]

Welcome to BYC from NW Washington state. It's been many years since I've raised ducks, but I can put up two links where you can post and will surely get the right answers.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/feeding-watering-your-flock.12/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[Megalegg]

Welcome to BYC from NW Washington state. It's been many years since I've raised ducks, but I can put up two links where you can post and will surely get the right answers.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/feeding-watering-your-flock.12/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

Thank you so much for that!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[JedJackson]

Thank you so much for that!

You're welcome. I hope you find the information you need.

 

[416bigbore]

I’m from Washington state and am totally new to poultry. I just bought 4 call ducklings and am brooding them inside. I’m wondering if they are getting too much protein with purina flicker starter? And will meal worms make it worse?

I am not familiar with the Purina flicker starter, sorry. Meal worms are treats and should be given as such. The big issue with baby ducklings is, you want to make sure they are receiving enough Niacin in their daily diet to help reduce any leg issue problems. Best of luck and please keep us posted.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community.

 

[Megalegg]

I am not familiar with the Purina flicker starter, sorry. Meal worms are treats and should be given as such. The big issue with baby ducklings is, you want to make sure they are receiving enough Niacin in their daily diet to help reduce any leg issue problems. Best of luck and please keep us posted.

Dang autocorrect, it’s Purina Flock Starter. It’s 20% protein vs 19% for duck specific feed and I’m wondering if 1% will be an issue

 

[swampfox440]

I’m from Washington state and am totally new to poultry. I just bought 4 call ducklings and am brooding them inside. I’m wondering if they are getting too much protein with purina flicker starter? And will meal worms make it worse?

How cute they are ! Welcome to BYC !

 

[416bigbore]

Dang autocorrect, it’s Purina Flock Starter. It’s 20% protein vs 19% for duck specific feed and I’m wondering if 1% will be an issue

No issue, just make sure their is enough Niacin in it. If I remember correctly from others, you will have to add niacin to it to have enough.

Their is a great duck section on the forum that will help you with the correct info. The info is posted in sticky's at the top.