I need help bulking my ducks up.

[BirdGirl2004]

Hey guys, going to be putting my ducks in to the 4-h fair, there is only 1 month until they are to be exhibited and they are still pretty small, they are only 3 months old. I need a way to put a little more meat on my birdies bones. Got any ideas?

 

[PatrickRoo]

Are you feeding your ducks meatbird feed? Meatbird feed has a higher protein percentage of 22%. Here's a link for a great meatbird feed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCSFGR...t=&hvlocphy=9022772&hvtargid=pla-318336280246

 

[Amiga]

Is there a document with weight parameters for judging? Young ducks are naturally slender when they are healthy. What breed?

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Are you feeding your ducks meatbird feed? Meatbird feed has a higher protein percentage of 22%. Here's a link for a great meatbird feed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCSFGR...t=&hvlocphy=9022772&hvtargid=pla-318336280246

Well, I just purchased a small bag, so yes.

 

[BirdGirl2004]

I have Ancona ducks. And there not very big, not just in weight but height also.

 

[Amiga]

I think Anconas will take another six months or so to reach full height, based on how long it took my Runners (a smaller breed).

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Well durn, ok.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well durn, ok.

Do you show your ducks in same weight class as other that are entered? probably all the duck that same age will look similar in height and build.