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I am wondering how much layer ration a duck needs to eat in one day? I just need to know a number to see how many I can afford to get right now.
How much is enough?
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What breed of duck? Calls and Runners need much less than Pekins and Aylesburies (I'm pointing out the obvious,
but if you've already decided on the breed, you can get a better answer with that piece of information)
There's a table in Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks that shows feed requirements . . . let me grab that . . . .
Phooey! Can't find it!
Found it!
Okay:
It's a detailed table, but the range of feed is 0.15 - 0.25 pounds of 12-14% protein feed per duck per day for 2-3 pound ducks . . . .
up to 0.40 - 0.60 pounds of 16% protein feed per duck per day for 8 - 9 pound ducks including Muscovies.
There's a table in Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks that shows feed requirements . . . let me grab that . . . .
Phooey! Can't find it!
Found it!
Okay:
It's a detailed table, but the range of feed is 0.15 - 0.25 pounds of 12-14% protein feed per duck per day for 2-3 pound ducks . . . .
up to 0.40 - 0.60 pounds of 16% protein feed per duck per day for 8 - 9 pound ducks including Muscovies.
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