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How much to feed?

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by billmac, Nov 23, 2010.

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  1. Nov 23, 2010 #1
    billmac

    billmac Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have 9 welsh harlequins who are just starting to lay for the first time. (4 eggs a day so far). I am feeding them Agway chicken layer feed. I give them 4 cups of feed in the morning and the same in the evening.

    Is that enough?
     
  3. Nov 23, 2010 #2
    katharinad

    katharinad Overrun with chickens

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    That is approximately what I give my 9 Saxony ducks. I actually have them 2 cups more during the daytime, because it is cold outside and they need a little bit fat to insulate.
     
  5. Nov 23, 2010 #3
    Wifezilla

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    Mine have a feeder and have access 24/7 to the food. I have no fat ducks and everyone is healthy so I do not ration the food.
     
  7. Nov 23, 2010 #4
    katharinad

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    I've noticed that they will not eat it all, if I put more out. So I figured it is just the right ration for them.
     
  9. Nov 23, 2010 #5
    SundownWaterfowl

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    Quote:I do the same. [​IMG]
     
  11. Nov 23, 2010 #6
    billmac

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    I've thought about that, but I suspect the chickens will come in and eat it.
     
  13. Nov 23, 2010 #7
    duckking

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    Mine do not have access at night, but they have full access all day long to food. Sometimes they eat like pigs, other times it seems like they hardly ate anything. And yes, sometimes the chickens get in and eat the ducks food, which is kind of stupid as they have their own food and it's exactly the same as the ducks food.....go figure. No one seems fat to me.
     

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