Is this too much protein for a duck?

[Quacking Pigeon]

Hi. I’ve been feeding my ducklings a broiler starter for a while now because it apparently has enough energy for them, but I’m worried about how much protein they’re getting as I don’t want them to develop slipped wing or angel wing. I’m not sure if the feed store has a duck starter/grower.

Here’s a photo of the ingredients and stuff:

Do you guys think my ducklings should be fine or not?

 

[chickens really]

Can't see the image...

 

[casportpony]

I would feed that to mine. It is formulated for turkey from birth to 6 weeks, so it has enough niacin in it.

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

It should be fixed now.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

This is fine

 

[chickens really]

Too much protein actually..How old are they and breed?

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Too much protein actually..How old are they and breed?

I was thinking about Ducklings but yes they do need it bumped down if older

 

[chickens really]

I was thinking about Ducklings but yes they do need it bumped down if older

Still too much for Ducklings just hatched too..

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

It sure seems high from what I have read. You can probably cut it with grains or cracked corn. Even offering veggies will help.
Metzer has a feed calculator to help figure out how much grain to add to cut it.

 

[casportpony]

I was thinking about Ducklings but yes they do need it bumped down if older

Angel wing is not well understood and poultry experts say many things could cause it.

Would it surprise you to know that I feed all of mine 27% turkey starter and that I have no problems with angel wing, but people that feed 18% starter do have problems with angel wing? I'm not suggesting that you or anyone else start feeding high protein, but instead, I suggest that everyone look at other possible causes and make sure whatever you're feeding has the proper amount of vitamins and minerals that growing ducks need. Of course, you can't do much if it's genetic.