My Mom said we can't get ducks bc they're too messy.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Oh ya, In hopes of getting some prof. opinions, I'm going to tags some ppl.
@chickens really @Sara Ranch @Miss Lydia @Bills vs Beaks
I didnt use niacin much, and when I did I used this https://www.amazon.com/Solgar-Brewe...&qid=1512073498&sr=8-3&keywords=brewers+yeastAlright, I'm going to post a few questions relating to ducks hopingt his thread gets into the recent section.
1. I have been having serious problems finding niacin. I don't get the ducks until March, but I would really like to know where to get some B3! It seemed like walmart had a lot of options and I can order from walmart too. What should I do? If you have a reliable source for niacin, plz post the link. Thanks!
2. De-worming. I suspect my old chickens died from an internal parasite. What can I do to prevent my future ducks from getting an internal parasite? What dewormer works best?
3. Finally, I also need to find a good thermometer to use in the brooder to keep it the right temp. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
My Mom said we can't get ducks bc they're too messy.
I didnt use niacin much, and when I did I used this https://www.amazon.com/Solgar-Brewe...&qid=1512073498&sr=8-3&keywords=brewers+yeast
Never used a dewormer on my ducks. I just keep them on grass, and rotate pasture. Youll hafta ask someone else for that info ;P
I used this https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-brooder-thermometer worked great till somone tossed it out with the dirty shavings and we lost it and when I finally found it in the compost it was cracked. didnt leak, just didnt want to risk it so I chucked it. But it was great otherwise!
Hope that helps! thanks for the tag
@Bridger - I don't give niacin. I supplement meat bird feed with scrambled chicken eggs, dark green veggies, some meat (which is super rare), and access to the garden.
The duckies LOVED tomatoes!! It was their garden favorite. They also LOVED the different lettuces, the kale, the broccoli leaves. They nibbled on peppers, eggplants, squash, pickles, strawberries, and herbs. The LOVED the fresh fruit from the orchard!
Research foods high in niacin (like eggs) and offer those goodies to your duckies.
Dewormer - my duckies free range and eat with the chickens. So when I deworm the chickens, the duckies, by default get it too. During the summer & fall months, depending on the harvests, everyone eats natural dewormers - like pumpkin seeds here and there. I also add ACV (apple cider vinegar) to their drinking water and to their fermented feed. When I do the store bought dewormer, it's Wazine. Goes into the drinking water and/or their feed.
NikandherChicks mentioned the water. My duckies have the swimming pool. They sometimes drink from it. They also require another water source for drinking and grooming. Yeah, my duckies use the drinking water for grooming. They also enjoy the enjoy a shallow pan (like an XL kitty litter box) with water so they can wash their feet. Yes, my duckies will do that. Puddles also work. Make sure the duckies can dunk their whole bill into the water dish!
Thermometer - I have never used on. I watch the duckies (and other animals) and see how they react to the heat. If they are cold, they huddle under the heat lamp. If they are too warm, they move away from the heat lamp. How would you be able to watch them in the coop? Is there a space in the coop they could get away from the heat lamp (and still be safe) if it's too hot? Going from memory of the photo you posted, not sure there's enough space in the coop to safely have a heat lamp.
I'm the main chicken caretaker, and I made an essay about their benefits(fun fact: ducks are 25% more efficient than chickens at converting feed into eggs) but she has completely vetoed it.