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Right now I feed them chick feed.That depends, what do you feed them?
I would keep them on the chick feed until they are fully feathered, are you supplementing it with niacin?Right now I feed them chick feed.
Oh okay. Also never heard of Niacin. I do give them treats once in a while.I would keep them on the chick feed until they are fully feathered, are you supplementing it with niacin?
Oh okay thanks!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 okayswitch them to duckling starter now (chick starter just isn’t good enough) and then waterfowl feed once they are fully feathered