Natures Cafe Layer Pellets

[chickens really]

Smaller Ducks have higher metabolism ...Process feed faster so yes Ravyn she probably does do well on 20%

 

[CarleeAnn]

Both girls are indeed laying. I’ll probably go to scratch with oyster shells once I get half way through my bag or so.

 

[chickens really]

Both girls are indeed laying. I’ll probably go to scratch with oyster shells once I get half way through my bag or so.

Don't just feed scratch though....

 

[Ravynscroft]

And standard size too...

 

[chickens really]

I take in rescues and have dedicated myself to the proper nutrition and care of all Ducks...I take my Duck care seriously and provide balanced care for all the Birds..A BYC member was here two weeks ago and could not believe how great my Birds look...I was proud of my success...

 

[WVduckchick]

Personally, I think there is much more to consider. How much foraging do they get to do? How active are they? How much room do they get to roam? Etc, etc. Some may need more protein, some may warrant less. Judge your own flock, not everyone else's.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Directly from Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks by Dave Holderread, page 250...

 

[Bridger Davis]

Directly from Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks by Dave Holderread, page 250...

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To me, it's really a conscious matter. My avian vet told me that too much protein could result in being overweight and other problems down the road. Everyone can do whatever they want, but I'll stay on the safe side and listen to the counsel of my vet. And intelligent people don't just rely on one source like Storey's guide. They ask people, do extra research, and reach conclusions on their own.

 

[Alaskan]

Directly from Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks by Dave Holderread, page 250...

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I have been raising ducks for over 20 years...

mine look healthier when they get 20% protein feed.

The 17% protein feed costs less, so at times that is what I feed them....but they clearly do better at 20%, both my drakes and ducks.

At slaughter none of mine look overly fat. But mine have a good sized pen so get exercise.

 

[chickens really]

To me, it's really a conscious matter. My avian vet told me that too much protein could result in being overweight and other problems down the road. Everyone can do whatever they want, but I'll stay on the safe side and listen to the counsel of my vet. And intelligent people don't just rely on one source like Storey's guide. They ask people, do extra research, and reach conclusions on their own.

Yes....I do my legwork and provide Ducks I rescue a balanced happy place..My own Ducks plus all my critters are well cared for with everything they need to remain happy and healthy..they do not just exist...