Ksnover251
In the Brooder
- Mar 12, 2019
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We have always had ducks stopping by the pond in our backyard, however, they never stay. (about a 10 acre pond) SO, we have decided to raise our own ducklings this year. I'm concerned over feed... I have them on DuMor 20% protein chick starter right now with a niacin supplement. (4 are 1 week, the other 2 are 4 days)
I'm reading mixed reviews everywhere online, so decided to come here, (I never even realized there was a spot for other poultry, BYC is my go-to for all chicken related questions, and now will be for the little ducklings too)
Can I leave them on the chick starter with niacin until they are old enough for a layer feed or all-flock (they're unsexed, so we are just going to be surprised), or should I drop them down to 15% at 2 weeks? (I read that somewhere) or drop them down at 8 weeks? (read that somewhere else)
HELPPPP!!!!
I'm reading mixed reviews everywhere online, so decided to come here, (I never even realized there was a spot for other poultry, BYC is my go-to for all chicken related questions, and now will be for the little ducklings too)
Can I leave them on the chick starter with niacin until they are old enough for a layer feed or all-flock (they're unsexed, so we are just going to be surprised), or should I drop them down to 15% at 2 weeks? (I read that somewhere) or drop them down at 8 weeks? (read that somewhere else)
HELPPPP!!!!

