How Old Are These Pekin Ducklings And Should I Change Their Diet?

[Ivan lee]

 

[SolarDuck]

I would suggest reading this thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/
Ducks need more niacin than chickens and must be supplemented or they develop leg issues, Pekin ducks are especially large and prone to developing leg issues and need even more than other breeds.

 

[fatty and friends]

switch them to duckling starter now (chick starter just isn’t good enough) and then waterfowl feed once they are fully feathered

 

[SolarDuck]

That depends, what do you feed them?

 

[SolarDuck]

Right now I feed them chick feed.

I would keep them on the chick feed until they are fully feathered, are you supplementing it with niacin?

 

[Ivan lee]

I would suggest reading this thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/
Ducks need more niacin than chickens and must be supplemented or they develop leg issues, Pekin ducks are especially large and prone to developing leg issues and need even more than other breeds.

Oh okay thanks!

 

[Ivan lee]

That depends, what do you feed them?

Right now I feed them chick feed.

 

[Ivan lee]

I would keep them on the chick feed until they are fully feathered, are you supplementing it with niacin?

Oh okay. Also never heard of Niacin. I do give them treats once in a while.

 

[Ivan lee]

switch them to duckling starter now (chick starter just isn’t good enough) and then waterfowl feed once they are fully feathered

Oh okay