Pekin overweight/keel issue

[coolguy221822]

My 2 ducks have been increasingly more overweight. They are starting to devlop a big keel. Is their any dietary changes that could help this? I feed them 2 rimes a day bwcause they are very hungry

 

[cayugaducklady]

If they're hungry but you feel they are obese I would consider adding my fiber rich foods such as cut grass, hay, kale etc.

I would also consider adding a bit more protein in their diet (free time foraging for bugs, dried lentils, low fat dairy such as yogurt or kefir). Protein consumption tells bodies that they are full.

 

[buff goose guy]

what type of pekins are they? Are they jumbo, standard, or production pekins?

 

[coolguy221822]

what type of pekins are they? Are they jumbo, standard, or production pekins? 

standard

 

[buff goose guy]

Ok, for standard the keel shouldn't drag on the ground, but it shouldn't be so super thin either. The keel needs to be about and inch or 2 from the ground if your going by the standard identifications for shows.

For weight loss, if it is a large issue, be sure that they are getting a proper diet and proper amounts of food. What all are you feeding them?

 

[coolguy221822]

Ok, for standard the keel shouldn't drag on the ground, but it shouldn't be so super thin either. The keel needs to be about and inch or 2 from the ground if your going by the standard identifications for shows. 

For weight loss, if it is a large issue, be sure that they are getting a proper diet and proper amounts of food. What all are you feeding them? 

ill get the of the feed when i wake up, i going to bed
Its 12 whwrw i live. I know its purina, i think. Actually, im not sure

 

[buff goose guy]

Ok good night, the problem might just be over feeding.