How long for niacin?

[Brahmb]

How long should I be adding niacin to my ducks’ feed? I’ve used just about 1 pound of brewer’s yeast for 3 ducks the first 8 weeks of their lives. Do I give it to them the rest of their lives? Until they are on layer crumble? They are currently almost 9 weeks old and on poultry starter crumble with the brewer’s yeast scooped into it and sprinkled onto it.

 

[CayugaJana]

If you are giving them concentrated niacin, that’s a ton. I don’t give it to them regularly when they are fully grown. Maybe once a month or so.

 

[Brahmb]

It’s brewer’s yeast

 

[chickens really]

They can be switched over to a Grower/Finisher for all Birds and I have never used niacin with Ducklings.
Once laying eggs I supply Oyster shell in a separate bowl.

 

[Miss Lydia]

sStorey’s Guide to Raising Ducks rec. till 8 weeks 1 tab to each cup of feed.

 

[Brahmb]

Thanks for all the replies!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

How long should I be adding niacin to my ducks’ feed? I’ve used just about 1 pound of brewer’s yeast for 3 ducks the first 8 weeks of their lives. Do I give it to them the rest of their lives? Until they are on layer crumble? They are currently almost 9 weeks old and on poultry starter crumble with the brewer’s yeast scooped into it and sprinkled onto it.

Purina flock raiser has enough niacin for ducks no need to supplement. You could provide oyster shell on the side when they are close to laying instead of switching to "layer". I never switch to layer.

 

[Brahmb]

As far as see, the Purina Flock Raiser Crumble - which is what I am using, has no niacin.

That’s why I’m using brewer’s yeast to supplement.

 

[chickens really]

It's not required to be listed...

 

[casportpony]

As far as see, the Purina Flock Raiser Crumble - which is what I am using, has no niacin.

It's not required to be listed...

It's listed in the ingredients.