Protein % for 8 weeks old ducks

[wits end gardens]

My darlings are 8 weeks old and one of them has a little bit of angel wing developing. I've been mixing oatmeal with 18% chick feed (Nutrena) since they were 2 weeks old -- 3/4 feed, 1/4 oats. Is that formula too rich in protein at this age? I switched to oats vs oatmeal a week ago. They get mealworms for treats (and love them!), maybe the worms are adding too much protein?

I'd love any recommendations to make sure they are getting a good mix.

Thanks!

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Tagging along here. I'm caring for 1 week old ducklings, so I'm curious to see responses.

 

[Kiki]

If you're cutting the feed with oats to lower the protein yet feeding high protein mealworms you're kind of defeating the original purpose right?

 

[AlleysChicks]

I raised mine on 18% feed and never had problems with angel wing. They even got 20% for awhile when I couldn't find the 18%.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I wonder a lot if it isn't genetic more than protein. So many of us fed Purina Flock raiser crumbles and never had any issues with angel and I believe it's 20%. @wits end gardens be sure to wrap your ducklings wing it can be fixed.

 

[wits end gardens]

I wonder a lot if it isn't genetic more than protein. So many of us fed Purina Flock raiser crumbles and never had any issues with angel and I believe it's 20%. @wits end gardens be sure to wrap your ducklings wing it can be fixed.

I'm glad it can be fixed! Now to find a thread on how to wrap her wing...

 

[wits end gardens]

If you're cutting the feed with oats to lower the protein yet feeding high protein mealworms you're kind of defeating the original purpose right?

The info on the mealworm bag is 50% protein; so definitely works against the oats. But the amount of worms is waaaaay less than the feed / oatmeal. Still, I should probably dust off those old algebra skills and make sure I compensate.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm glad it can be fixed! Now to find a thread on how to wrap her wing...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/angel-wing-treatment.1252014/

 

[wits end gardens]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/angel-wing-treatment.1252014/

I found a link on duckdvm.com but the video on this link will be very helpful -- thanks!

 

[chickens really]

I feed 16% Grower Finisher for Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Turkey starting at 4 weeks.