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[Mousiechan]

Hi,

I started keeping ducks last March 2018 and raised three Khaki Campbells from week olds. They have a hutch and an 8x6 run but are mostly foraging in our garden of 90 feet long. They lay each day and follow me around in the garden as I dig or prune. I have not seen a snail or slug for some months now.

I acquired a further two Campbells today whose condition is not so good. They are very skinny and their wing feathers are raggedy. They are 18 months old and so far are in the same run as the other pair so I would like to fatten them up and improve their condition. Any ideas? The others get at will layer pellets, some swan and duck floating food, snacks of a pea and sweet corn salad with oats and same before bedtime. Mealworms too from time to time and free range all day.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with your ducks! Chickens go bonkers for meal worms too.

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here with us!

The good folks over on the Duck forum can help you out. Here's a link to take you there:
Ducks

Best of luck!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal community! I hope you enjoy it here as much as we do!!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

To get your new ducks up to speed I'd feed everyone a good gamebird or turkey feed 18-22% protein and provide oyster shell on the side. Go light on the oats as too much can inhibit nutrient absorption.

 

[Kiki]

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[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to our community.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 I’d suggest including your location using the guide in that link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

You may also want to check out the ''DUCK FORUM" on BYC

 

[JedJackson]

Welcome to BYC and congrats on owning your first flock of ducks. Khaki Campbells are a great breed. rjohns39 has given excellent advice on what to feed to get the newbies healthy and up to a good weight.

 

[happy duck]

Welcome! I am here for ducks too and I hope to see you around!