Silly picky ducks wont eat new food?!

[Venia Tulip]

Hello all!
I have had two gorgeous American Pekins for pets in my backyard since April.
Once they outgrew the chick feed, I started them on Mazuri Waterfowl feed which they LOVE! When I started buying the Mazuri from Cal Ranch, it was $35 for a 50lbs bag. Well the price got hiked up to $44 a bag now and I just can't justify it.

My dilemma is that, I have switched them to an all flock layer food cut with some cracked corn and they HATE BOTH! They both will actually stuff their hungry little faces in a handful I offer them, and then spit them out?! I had no idea ducks could be this picky. Maybe I just have them spoiled rotten.

I was hoping I could get some advice about how to remedy this issue. Are there other brands of food I can try? Other way to get them used to the new food? Or do I just leave it and hope they get hungry enough to deal with it?

Any help would be appreciated. I wouldn't be so worried, except that it is the middle of the winter and I know they need the extra calories. I live in a milder climate so its not as bad as it could be but......you know....a duck mommy worries.

Anna

 

[cavemanrich]

Of course you are worried about your pets.
I don't have ducks, but use Alflock for my chickens. They don't go devouring it all that viscously, but they do it it and are healthy. Alflock means it is good for a wide range of birds. It is nutritionally correct. When hunger kicks in they will eat it. I know that Mazuri brand feed is top shelf DESIGNER STUFF.. Had to buy it for my hedgehog since there was nothing else it was supposed to eat. Sure was pricey, but it lasted long.
WISHING YOU BEST.....

 

[chickens really]

Hello ...
You can use Turkey finisher feed and then use a scratch grain mixed in...Also Oat and Barley crumble..Plus what ever daily veg you give?..Tomatoes, romain, cucumber , broccoli, peas, kale , cooked squash, watermelon and melons..

 

[ShiftyShickens]

never heard of ducks having such refined taste.