Raising ducklings

[Klacny59]

Can I give E my ducklings berries?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

If they have grit.

 

[ruthhope]

I read that some ducks love blueberries. Mine do not.

 

[MangoDuck]

I read that some ducks love blueberries. Mine do not.

One of my pekin ducks likes blueberries but the other one will literally run away if I hold one out to her

 

[MangoDuck]

Can I give E my ducklings berries?

We did with ours, just make sure they’re small enough for them. We had an issue once where ours almost choked because one of the uncut berries got into his food bowl and it was too big for him to swallow. Fortunately he was okay.

 

[Klacny59]

Ok thanks

 

[ruthhope]

One of my pekin ducks likes blueberries but the other one will literally run away if I hold one out to her

Mine just look at blueberries with disdain. all but one love cherry tomatoes. The one will not even eat them if cut into quarters. Individual ducks have very strong preferences!

 

[rjmyooper]

@ruthhope - Distain? HaHaHa. I'm picturing a Duck with it's wings on it hips with an angry look on it's face.

 

[rjmyooper]

Is there a list of needed items for starting a flock? I'm shopping at Tractor Supply and I don't want to take advice from someone who just sells stuff.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Especially TSC. They just work there.
Duck Pellets for 4 weeks and up
All flock crumbles for the babies
Brooder such as a kiddie pool for babies. I use puppy pee pads for the first few weeks as they are easy to clean. Pine shavings when older.
Heat source for the babies like a brood lamp
Water bowl. Chicken waterer works for the first week. Then a small Tupperware with the corner cut out so they can dip nares.
Secure coop when they are old enough to go out.