Old fashioned Broody thread for ducks 2013 edition

[EdenCamp]

I feed mine like Startina. Non medicated starter for gamebirds. 30% protien. Feed store has it for about $20 @ 50#bag. Use it for all my ducks, geese, turkeys when in growth/feathering stages. They have higher needs than even chicks.

 

[keirys]

I feed mine like Startina. Non medicated starter for gamebirds. 30% protien. Feed store has it for about $20 @ 50#bag. Use it for all my ducks, geese, turkeys when in growth/feathering stages. They have higher needs than even chicks.

 

[keirys]

ty ill have to buy a bag

 

[Snownoir]

I've never heard of Startina. There's a brand of food out here called Texas Natural Feeds. They're non-GMO and non-Soy. Their highest protein is 28% game bird starter. I thought that high protein contributes to angel wing... am I wrong? Have you had that issue with 30%?

Also, I built this contraption



to keep the big ducks out. It works amazingly well. One is filled with feed and the other water.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I've never heard of Startina. There's a brand of food out here called Texas Natural Feeds. They're non-GMO and non-Soy. Their highest protein is 28% game bird starter. I thought that high protein contributes to angel wing... am I wrong? Have you had that issue with 30%?

Also, I built this contraption



to keep the big ducks out. It works amazingly well. One is filled with feed and the other water.

I like that thanks for pic.

 

[DaytonDuckMom]

Hello all!!

Our 2 babies are doing very well. We are moving them and their mommy's out to the big coop tonight. They are ready. However....I have to move Miss Daisy and her clutch as the 2 moms think the eggs are theirs and go over and get up in the nest....rolling the eggs 'bout. Daisy has them exactly where she wants them so I don't want the others to mess with them. Daisy gets moved tonight. We are putting her in her own little paradise until hatch.

Our drake will be out in the big coop. Gotta keep an eye on him with the kids. BUT!! Having 2 moms has it's advantages. They are so darned overprotective that NO ONE can get near the babies without getting surrounded. I don't think he stands a chance! They hiss at him when he goes up to the chain link to just have a look!

I love coming on here and getting caught up on everyone! Things at the farm have been pretty quite since the newborns finally arrived. It's not been as much fun as I thought it would be...lol....because I can't get near the babies! Got more coming....so hopefully I'll be able to handle them more after they hatch. LOVE IT!!

 

[EdenCamp]

Haven't had any angel wing - they seem to thrive on it. They don't need to eat as much of it either.

 

[EdenCamp]

Haven't had any angel wing - they seem to thrive on it. They don't need to eat as much of it either.

 

[lindisfarne]

Really excited about all your broody ducks

we have our runner, Chilli, who has been on 5 eggs for 21 days now....she seems to be doing everything right so far, just gotta wait another week!

We have at least TWO ducklings!!!!!

unfortunately, it can only be max of 3 because 3 of the 6 eggs were stolen by something (maybe a rat or even the mother duck??)and discarded near the waterer....one with a fully formed chick in

little worried for the babies.....any advice please?

 

[keirys]

met a wonderful byc-er now I have 3 more ducklings in tow wish me luck that mama accepts them if not there going in the house