How long do ducklings need extra niacin supplements?

[DuckDuckSook]

Hello friends!

My 8 week old ducklings are ready to move out to their coop this week and I was wondering how long I need to give them extra niacin. They are currently getting 2 tbsp. of nutritional yeast at every feeding and also niacin capsules in their water (4 in 8 quarts). They are eating Purina Flock Raiser and will also have access to Nutrena All Flock food. Do I still need to do the supplements at this point? Thanks!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

@Isaac 0

 

[Cecisflock]

Hello friends!

My 8 week old ducklings are ready to move out to their coop this week and I was wondering how long I need to give them extra niacin. They are currently getting 2 tbsp. of nutritional yeast at every feeding and also niacin capsules in their water (4 in 8 quarts). They are eating Purina Flock Raiser and will also have access to Nutrena All Flock food. Do I still need to do the supplements at this point? Thanks!

Yes, and you may want to look into Mazuri waterfowl maintenance

 

[Isaac 0]

If they are eight weeks, you can stop supplementing with the niacin, and feed them solely duck feed if you'd like.

 

[DuckDuckSook]

If they are eight weeks, you can stop supplementing with the niacin, and feed them solely duck feed if you'd like.

They are going to be living with 4 chickens so I have Purina Flock Raiser and Nutrena All Flock for both the ducks and the chickens. With that type of feed, should I still add niacin? Thanks.

 

[Isaac 0]

They are going to be living with 4 chickens so I have Purina Flock Raiser and Nutrena All Flock for both the ducks and the chickens. With that type of feed, should I still add niacin? Thanks.

No, you do not.

 

[DuckDuckSook]

No, you do not.

Thank you!