How much should my ducklings be eating?

[lindseygifford09]

Hello! I hope I am not posting this in the wrong location but since I have duckies hopefully this will be well received. I have 16 1 week old khaki Campbell ducklings that seem to be doing very well, I currently have them on a waterfowl starter but I am just curious are they supposed to be have access to said feed at all times? I have found a bunch of information on the nutritional makeup required but not as much on exactly how much they should be eating. Basically as of now I refill it as soon as they go through it. Any advice is greatly appreciated as this is my first time raising ducklings… or any baby bird for that matter.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

For now, feed and fresh water available at all times. I offered mine free for all until they were ready to leave the brooder. Once they had full access outdoors, their food and water was only given during the day - not while cooped. I have feeders that they can access any time, but since they also forage, they don't eat as much. Ducklings eat a lot though.

 

[lindseygifford09]

For now, feed and fresh water available at all times. I offered mine free for all until they were ready to leave the brooder. Once they had full access outdoors, their food and water was only given during the day - not while cooped. I have feeders that they can access any time, but since they also forage, they don't eat as much. Ducklings eat a lot though.

Thank you Maizie!!! I appreciate the input I’ll do just that

 

[Vicktoria Giuergia]

Hello! I hope I am not posting this in the wrong location but since I have duckies hopefully this will be well received. I have 16 1 week old khaki Campbell ducklings that seem to be doing very well, I currently have them on a waterfowl starter but I am just curious are they supposed to be have access to said feed at all times? I have found a bunch of information on the nutritional makeup required but not as much on exactly how much they should be eating. Basically as of now I refill it as soon as they go through it. Any advice is greatly appreciated as this is my first time raising ducklings… or any baby bird for that matter.

I leave feed down all the time. I clean the bowl every time I go in to check on her & put in new feed, but food & water are always available.. Sounds like you're on the right track.