New Duckling's and Geese on their way!!!

[Bink]

Good Luck with your new babys

 

[SDChef]

Ok, so I received them today and they all looked good but tired! I even got the right order and sexes(according to the bands)!!! I brought them home, made sure they drank first and then showed them the food. One at a time of course. Than I had to rush back to work, came home a few hours later and the runners were all standing up tall with full crops having a grand old time! The pekins and Toulouse all were doing their thing as well, however the toulouse are extremely fast and clumsy at times but quite fun to watch.

Anyways I took some real quick pictures earlier with my phone so here ya go, and enjoy!

I also have a quick question. I have read a lot about supplementing waterfowl with Niacin. Anyways I went and picked up some CVS Pharmacy brand Niacin Capsules (powdered with gelatin capsules). Anyways I believe I read that by opening the capsule I can sprinkle a tiny amount into their water. I am mostly concerned with the Jumbo Pekins growing too fast and want them to have strong little legs! am I on the right track?

Anyways thanks everyone! I have learned quite a bit in the last few months on this forum and appreciate all the great advice!

Cheers!

 

[Surehatch]

Well done!

 

[duckyfromoz]

Your brooder does look so much better now with the babies added.

Below is the Niacin requirements of different aged ducks - Sorry I havent got anything for geese. You can check this against the list of nutrients on the bag of feed that you have to see if the food alone is providing enough for your your babies- or if any suppliments may be needed.

Nutrient Starter Grower Breeder

Niacin (mg/kg) 55 40 55