Question about feed for ducklings

[Yooperducker]

HI There,

I have found this feed that says it is appropriate feed for ducklings. I have also seen mention of using 'crumbles'. Is it better to start the new little guys on crumbles first and then move to something like after a couple of weeks? I have read about Angel WIng and would like to know what you seasoned duck folks would recommend from day one on through. I have five ducklings arriving the end of March and wish to prepare now for their arrival.

Organic, Naturally Free Starter Chick Feed, 25lbs, Non-GMO Project Verified by Scratch and Peck Feeds

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

HI There,

I have found this feed that says it is appropriate feed for ducklings. I have also seen mention of using 'crumbles'. Is it better to start the new little guys on crumbles first and then move to something like after a couple of weeks? I have read about Angel WIng and would like to know what you seasoned duck folks would recommend from day one on through. I have five ducklings arriving the end of March and wish to prepare now for their arrival.

Organic, Naturally Free Starter Chick Feed, 25lbs, Non-GMO Project Verified by Scratch and Peck Feeds

This feed should be fine for them for at least the first couple of weeks...I didn't see the protein % listed on their website, but it's usually around 21% in chick starter. Scratch & Peck recommends lowering the protein level at 4 weeks (https://www.scratchandpeck.com/shop/naturally-free-starter/); I feed my ducklings non-GMO fermented chick starter supplemented with brewer's yeast (for niacin) - when they reach 2 weeks old, I add rolled oats to lower the protein level to about 16%. Here's a thread on angel wing that you may find helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1137818/angel-wing.

Best wishes to you and your new ducklings.

 

[Yooperducker]

Thank you for the information! I will go rad that now.

Cheers!