Hey everyone, just starting out with muscovies, I live in a small town and there is only 1 kind of food available. Was wondering if anyone had opinions, or if it makes a huge difference as they free range all day anyway. Its Co-op otter brand. Crude protein 16% Crude fat 4% crude fibre 10% Sodium .16% Calcium 1% Phosphorus .60% Vit a min iu/kg 13500 Vit d min iu/kg 5000 Vit e 50 I have 3 females that we are just keeping as pest management, pets and the occasional egg. I could travel to a different town and get some different food if anyone thinks this isn't the best for my girls...thanks
I would think that was fine, when I was a kid mine were fed mixed corn and bread which is a rubbish diet but I didnt know any better and my dad said it was fine. I presume they were only fine because they free ranged
Sounds okay, how old are they though? I have my ducks all on a 16% with the exception of my two youngest, which are almost 6wks and 8wks respectively, they are in transference to it.
They are 6 1/2 week and 7 1/2 week old. The younger ones seem to be quite a bit skinnier through the breast area, compared to the one we just picked up which came from an actual farm- may be why she is heavier a lot more food around there.