need help with ducks

[Glenmar]

I am hatching ducks right now for a friend.
She did not bring me any food. All I have is
Medicated chick starter. I have some layer pellets.

I also have corn meal. Can I mix chick starter with corn meal.
They would only have to eat this for I day until the stores open up
tomorrow.

 

[gritsar]

Hang in there. I've asked a friend that's a duck expert to come take a look at your thread.

 

[easttxchick]

Some people will disagree with me here, but I won't feed my ducklings chick start due to the medication that's in it.
Many people have done it successfully, I won't. I also wouldn't feed them corn meal...that's just me.
Have they actually hatched yet?

 

[gritsar]

Thanks for taking the time to come post Sheila. I know you're having a busy day.

 

[easttxchick]

Quote:
When there are ducklings involved, that's a priority!

A duckling in need is important!

 

[LisaAnnW]

I've been told by several sources never to feed medicated chick starter to ducklings. I don't think ducklings really need to eat for the first 24 hours or so, but do offer water in a supervised setting (making sure they don't get wet or chilled). In a pinch, ducklings love a mixture of cooked peas and corn. Good luck with your babies!

 

[Glenmar]

Thanks for your quick replys on a holiday.
There are 3 hatched now. The first one was at 9:30pm last night.
I will try to give them something til tomorrow am.
Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[SC-ChickMom]

Since I only have chicks, I'm kind of guessing, but do the ducklings need food the first day or two? If they are shipped as day olds from a hatchery, they wouldn't have food. Maybe that would give you time until the stores open tomorrow or your friend picks them up.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

You could feed them some smashed egg mixed with some kind of leafy greens. I put a good amount of water in it, my geese loved it! I've also been told its alright to give waterfowl medicated chick starter as long as it contains amprollium (sp?), I gave my geese medicated chick starter for a couple of days when I ran out and the store was closed, they were just fine. Good luck!

 

[Kevin565]

As previously stated you should never feed Medicated Feed to Ducks. I agree with the smashed eggs and greens. This should be able to hold you over till you can get some proper food.