New to ducks

[CrimsonTide248]

We just got two wood ducks and we are needing some info. What kind of food can I feed them and do they need a perch to sleep on? If so, what should the perch be (platform or regular chicken style perch)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bikergirl]

I dont think ducks can perch?

 

[sandy sea]

I have peking ducks. When they were little I feed them starter chick food . They are now over 1 and they eat lay pellet. They do not perch, they sleep on the ground on some hay in the chicken run.

 

[goosedragon]

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Wood ducks are not like other domestic ducks, they do in fact perch. So can Muscovies.

 

[CrimsonTide248]

Can I give feed them scratch with corn and the different types of seed in it? I want to make sure I give them what they need.

 

[ConchRepublic]

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Scratch is candy. Nothing to it.

I don't have any experience with woodies (I want a pair so bad though, but already getting yelled at everytime I look at a new bird) so I can't say much about them.

I think layer should be fine for them if they are adults, if they're still young a flock raiser should work.

 

[kysilkies]

Our ducks and chickens eat together so we mix scratch and pellets...They also get to free range for 2-3hrs a day...

Welcome to the world of Ducks! They are by far the most precious animals I have ever raised, my silkies are in a very very close second but I think being able to see their eyes all the time puts them over the top...

 

[CrimsonTide248]

I'm guessing that its OK to give grown wood ducks can eat chicken laying pellets?

 

[destinduck]

yes they can eat chicken layer pellets year round yes they like to perch on anything