How much is enough?

[SilverPhoenixNS]

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.

 

[secuono]

My 3 ducks get a 32 oz cup and a half every day. They rarely eat more so they don't get more.

 

[animalsRawesome]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=8049637

 

[Amiga]

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.