Intro and help needed: confused about Niacin

[MichelleinNH]

Hi,
We're new duckling owners. Our three Pekins are approximately 3 weeks old. We started them on Purina Duck food but Tractor Supply has run out and has no idea when they'll get more. I went to our local farm store and they sold me Home Fresh Poultry Starter (medicated) after I told them I wanted unmedicated. I just noticed it on the bag so now I'm upset.

Anyway, my question is about Niacin supplements. I purchased Niacin 500 mg capsules flush free. Any idea how I figure out how much to give them? I thought it was 10mg per duckling.

Thanks for any help.
Michelle

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi,
We're new duckling owners. Our three Pekins are approximately 3 weeks old. We started them on Purina Duck food but Tractor Supply has run out and has no idea when they'll get more. I went to our local farm store and they sold me Home Fresh Poultry Starter (medicated) after I told them I wanted unmedicated. I just noticed it on the bag so now I'm upset.

Anyway, my question is about Niacin supplements. I purchased Niacin 500 mg capsules flush free. Any idea how I figure out how much to give them? I thought it was 10mg per duckling.

Thanks for any help.
Michelle

Welcome to BYC!

The medicated feed they sell nowadays, is actually completely fine for ducklings, so no worries there. You can add a 500mg B tablet to four gallons of drinking water for the ducks.

 

[casportpony]

Can you return the niacin? You need to use something that is *not* flush free.

 

[Isaac 0]

Oops..missed that part!

 

[MichelleinNH]

That's what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation. I'll get another brand. Do you think Brewer's Yeast would be a better purchase for them?

I just ordered the Purina feed for ducks for them. Tractor Supply has it online just not in stores.

Thanks.
Michelle

 

[Isaac 0]

That's what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation. I'll get another brand. Do you think Brewer's Yeast would be a better purchase for them?

I just ordered the Purina feed for ducks for them. Tractor Supply has it online just not in stores.

Thanks.
Michelle

Brewers yeast, nutritional yeast or Liquid B complex would all be good, as a niacin supplement.

 

[MichelleinNH]

So, I'm pretty confused between niacin, Brewer's Yeast, or Vitamin B supplement? They seem healthy and happy but I want to make sure they have the very best start. They are already loved by my teenagers. Is one easier than the other to give? I've been reading and reading.