Inherited ducklings what breed.

[Mvan42]

What i know
About a month old,
Came from tractor supply
Keeping intil we find a new home..
Any ideas, I know not good pics..

 

[Isaac 0]

I see Two Pekins, One Blue Swedish, and one Silver Appleyard. I'm not sure if that's what you are keeping them in, but they need to be able to grip the ground or they may end up with splayed legs.

 

[Mvan42]

That is temporary they are going to either a new home or in the brooder with my chicks..


My brooder has pine shavings is that ok for them.. as said this is temporary until I find a new home. So I know very little about ducks

 

[TomCahalan]

Ducklings need a massive amount of niacin, far more than chicks, and therefore far more than you will find in most poultry foods. Unless you are feeding a premium duck starter, you will need to supplement with added niacin.

Ducklings are messy and wet, too wet for chicks. A separate brooder is recommended.

Overall ducks are very hardy and easy to raise, easier than chickens. You just have to deal with their two challenges: niacin and the mess.

 

[Mvan42]

Thanks. I think I may have found them a home..