ran out of duck food until tomorrow- what can I substitute?

[lilmama]

Ran out of duck food last night, the feed store is closed today and I thought my duck hens would eat laying krackettes (chicken food.) They are not going for it - they want their all-purpose pellets!!! What can I do in meantime? I had no idea they were such fickle eaters!! Anything I can give them that they would like that is somewhat nutritional and will get them thru until tomorrow?
Thanks,

 

[Ridgerunner]

I suggest corn meal. It is not ideal for a steady diet but it will work in an emergency.

 

[sonew123]

peas..shredded broccoli stems...spinach...scratch...It's just for a day so some of thier favorite things for a day they will love!

 

[lilmama]

thanks. they did just stat eating a little of the feed. I'll also try some of the things you mentioned. Thank you so much.

 

[FenDruadin]

If they get hungry enough, they'll eat the laying pellets. It's what mine eat full-time, in addition to their free range forage. I wouldn't stress about it for a single day--they can go much longer than that without food, though they may slow down on laying as a result for a few days. I'm sure they'll appreciate any treats you send their way, though.

 

[JosieR]

I ran out once and I chopped up kale and threw in a little corn and rolled oats. Not ideal I'm sure but they ate it up and survived

 

[pekinduck<3er]

when i run out i just feed mine tomatoes and lettuce

 

[Oregon Blues]

Ducks are suspicious of any changes. It usually takes them a bit to accept a new food. If that's what there is to eat, they will eat it. If they are leaving it, they aren't hungry.

If you've got corn meal and can bake them a pan of corn bread, they'd love that.

A couple of slices of bread for one day won't kill them. A whole grain multi-grain bread would be the best, if that is available.