Title Edit: Duck Feed Nutrition Comparisons

[Kiki]

That is a good resource, but as we are all focused on protein, I think we should also focus on the other nutrional needs of ducks as shown in this chart. From what I can see an all flock feed would be closer to what ducks need than a chick starter since it it closer to the nutrional requirements for ducks?
What I mean by that is the chick starter listed above does not have lysine or methionine (for example) which is listed in the chart for ducks nutrional requirements.

Unfortunately not all feed companies list exact amounts of EVERYTHING on their guaranteed analysis label.
That does NOT mean that there is not lysine and methionine in the feed.
From what I have found...every feed contains both lysine and methionine.

 

[littlecollier]

Thanks @chickens really! You, too.

 

[Kiki]

The thread may not be what you expected but is if full of factual information that many people can learn from.
Which is wonderful.

 

[littlecollier]

Totally agree @KikisGirls! I hope it didn’t sound snarky, I meant it with sincerity - Ask and you shall receive! Maybe not what you were expecting but helpful and informative in another way.

 

[Kiki]

That is a good resource, but as we are all focused on protein, I think we should also focus on the other nutrional needs of ducks as shown in this chart. From what I can see an all flock feed would be closer to what ducks need than a chick starter since it it closer to the nutrional requirements for ducks?
What I mean by that is the chick starter listed above does not have lysine or methionine (for example) which is listed in the chart for ducks nutrional requirements.

The "ingredient list' for OP's particular feed does contain both.

I think it is dumb that all feed companies don't label their products with exact amounts because all I think that does is confuse people.

I am actually looking into contacting certain feed companies to get exact amounts to add to my sheet.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Unfortunately not all feed companies list exact amounts of EVERYTHING on their guaranteed analysis label.
That does NOT mean that there is not lysine and methionine in the feed.
From what I have found...every feed contains both lysine and methionine.

Those were just some examples that I picked from the top without listing others. Are those two nutrients listed on the chick starter feed label anywhere? I know from experience, Niacin is a major deal for ducklings, but it is not listed on the percentages on purina flock raiser. However, it is listed as an ingredient in the feed. I am not familiar with chick starter as I got fully grown chickens. And chose purina flock raiser as it was recommended and to make life easier for feeding my poultry.

 

[Kiki]

Those were just some examples that I picked from the top without listing others. Are those two nutrients listed on the chick starter feed label anywhere? I know from experience, Niacin is a major deal for ducklings, but it is not listed on the percentages on purina flock raiser. However, it is listed as an ingredient in the feed. I am not familiar with chick starter as I got fully grown chickens. And chose purina flock raiser as it was recommended and to make life easier for feeding my poultry.

Yes they actually are listed.

 

[Kiki]

Those were just some examples that I picked from the top without listing others. Are those two nutrients listed on the chick starter feed label anywhere? I know from experience, Niacin is a major deal for ducklings, but it is not listed on the percentages on purina flock raiser. However, it is listed as an ingredient in the feed. I am not familiar with chick starter as I got fully grown chickens. And chose purina flock raiser as it was recommended and to make life easier for feeding my poultry.

My point here is that just because you don't see an actual number on a guaranteed analysis list does not mean that the feed does not contain that ingredient.

Not many people pay attention to the entire feed label and I would like to push for people to start doing so.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Interesting. So companies could potentially make one or two feeds and not a selection like they do. It would make buying feed a whole lot easier.
I would like to see specific duck feed compared to the all flock feeds. Will you be including that In your charts?

 

[Kiki]

I don't think anyone Wins a prize here?...

If someone is trying to complete I think they started off as a loser.
It's not about competition.