I have no idea what I am doing

[mobius]

Reminds me to mention to Steven to be sure and check for "pasty butt": it is when poo gets stuck to rear end and prevents further passage. Check him maybe (if it was me) two-three times a day and rinse rinse rinse with warm water if he does get it to remove the poo. Under the faucet is good, and gently remove.We don't want him to get stopped up. Should be ok to stop checking after ten days or so? Wiser minds than mine may prevail here...and you can do a bit of a search if you like. I only had one of my six get that, and she was ok after I took care of it. Be sure not to confuse with umbilical cord, which is lower down and may look like a little string or scab (it should be dry now and will fall off naturally shortly...don't attempt to remove).

 

[Steven Mazzo]

So Steven...Have you definitely decided on bedding rather than diapers?

Yes lol

 

[Steven Mazzo]

Also wanted to know if I should be putting any kind of supplement in his water.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Also wanted to know if I should be putting any kind of supplement in his water.

what are you feeding him?
he should be on an all-flock raiser crumble with about 20-22% protein
only other thing that should be added would be niacin

 

[Steven Mazzo]

what are you feeding him?
he should be on an all-flock raiser crumble with about 20-22% protein
only other thing that should be added would be niacin

I am feeding him small crumble. Unfortunately it's sold in bulk so it's not packaged and I do not know the protein but I can call the pet store to find out. Do input the niacin in the water?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

I read this whole thread today...wonderful job! The baby is adorable.

I am feeding him small crumble. Unfortunately it's sold in bulk so it's not packaged and I do not know the protein but I can call the pet store to find out. Do input the niacin in the water?

Brewer's yeast on the food for niacin is good, too.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I am feeding him small crumble. Unfortunately it's sold in bulk so it's not packaged and I do not know the protein but I can call the pet store to find out. Do you put the niacin in the water?

water or food
i would see if they can get you the nutritional info for it

I read this whole thread today...wonderful job! The baby is adorable.

Brewer's yeast on the food for niacin is good, too.

brewers yeast or nutritional yeast

@Miss Lydia knows the dosing, i just sprinkle it in their food everytime i feed

 

[gandydancer1]

Holy smokes I joined BYC cause I bought 8 chickens. I'm spending my time reading about ducks! Maybe I should trade. lol. Lil Duckey is just too cute. And going to be spoiled rotten!

 

[sannabelle]

If you use brewers yeast you want one tablespoon per cup of food! I crush it up and put it right on top

 

[Steven Mazzo]

Holy smokes I joined BYC cause I bought 8 chickens. I'm spending my time reading about ducks! Maybe I should trade. lol. Lil Duckey is just too cute. And going to be spoiled rotten!

Whatever you decide to do this is definately the place to be