New runner duck Mom!

[Runnerduck918]

Hi
I have 4 runner ducks I love dearly!! They are such good girls I did my research so hope I’m keeping them nice and healthy!! I would
Like any info on the best feed for them and any tips for winter care!! Thanks again

 

[Jetblack2004]

I'm not a duck-expert, but there are many duck lovers on here that can help you with any questions! Just head over to the 'Duck' forums
Good luck!

 

[Welshies]

Welcome To BYC!
Be sure to check out the Learning Center!
We are so glad you joined!
The best feed for growing birds is an 18 or 20% duck grower. If you are feeding them chick grower, be sure to provide a niacin supplement! If they are mature an 18-20% maintenance or all flock chicken or duck feed will do the trick as long as they have a calcium supplement, like free choice oystershell. Most people advise against lay feed, because it can cause calcium overdosage or liver failure in non-laying birds.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us all here! I’m afraid I’m not a duck person but I’m sure the keepers in the duck section will be able to help you ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

Good luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Runnerduck918]

I'm not a duck-expert, but there are many duck lovers on here that can help you with any questions! Just head over to the 'Duck' forums
Good luck!

Thank you!!

 

[Runnerduck918]

Welcome To BYC!
Be sure to check out the Learning Center!
We are so glad you joined!
The best feed for growing birds is an 18 or 20% duck grower. If you are feeding them chick grower, be sure to provide a niacin supplement! If they are mature an 18-20% maintenance or all flock chicken or duck feed will do the trick as long as they have a calcium supplement, like free choice oystershell. Most people advise against lay feed, because it can cause calcium overdosage or liver failure in non-laying birds.

Thank you for the information!! And yes all four will be laying!! So will layer feed still be ok? I use organic layer crumbles and looking into a feed called peck and scratch...didn’t know if you have heard of that

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You have been given some great links to follow already. Love Runner Ducks! I don't keep them but have seen how they all run together, so fun to watch!

Enjoy your ducky adventures!

 

[Runnerduck918]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You have been given some great links to follow already. Love Runner Ducks! I don't keep them but have seen how they all run together, so fun to watch!

Enjoy your ducky adventures!

Aww thanks I’m so glad I joined this site is amazing!!

 

[Welshies]

Thank you for the information!! And yes all four will be laying!! So will layer feed still be ok? I use organic layer crumbles and looking into a feed called peck and scratch...didn’t know if you have heard of that

Layer feed is okay, just be aware any non-laying birds may experience long term negative effects!

 

[Runnerduck918]

Layer feed is okay, just be aware any non-laying birds may experience long term negative effects!

All four of my ducks are laying