I am getting 5 baby ducks in the mall. In stories guide to raising ducks it says that from 1 day -2 weeks of age they need 20-22% protein then needs to be reduced to 16-18%. I need to figure out how many lbs of the 20% stuff to buy. Or I need to figure out a way to up the protein on the 18%. I do not want to be left with lbs of un usable food because it's is too high in protein. Any suggestions?
Buy the 20% stuff then you can use this calculator from metzer to cut the protein down to 16-18% with oatmeal if you still have feed to use up at the 2 week mark. http://www.metzerfarms.com/FeedConversion.cfm
If standard size and not call or bantam they will be fine eating the higher protein until it is gone. Just make sure it's got B vitamins. Here is waterer I use for ducklings. You can fill with marbles so shallow for just hatched.
