Too much protein? Will it hurt my ducks?!

[mamaof2wi]

I had a nutritionist recommended a feed for my baby ducks (started at 1 week old and they are now 4 weeks still on same bag of food) it is a 24% protein and everywhere I read said they should be at a lower level? He then told me to go to the next feed down after I feed this bag out and that is a 19%. Is this to much protein? Will it hurt them? I still have half a bag left of the 24%.

 

[mamaof2wi]

Thought I would add a pic so you can see what they look like...

 

[Amiga]

I added one part rolled oats (not instant) per four parts higher protein duckling crumbles, then put vitamins in their water once a week since the only starter I could find was about 27% protein.

 

[mamaof2wi]

I added one part rolled oats (not instant) per four parts higher protein duckling crumbles, then put vitamins in their water once a week since the only starter I could find was about 27% protein.

Thanks for taking the time to help me! I was going to add rolled oats but did not want to take away from the other nutritional value. I was just hoping to know if it is ok to be feeding this high for this long.

 

[Amiga]

There are different opinions about protein and angel wing, actually. Don't know if a.w. is your main concern.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

My chicks started on 28% protein for a good 10 weeks because LFS said that's what they use. Short term I think it's ok, I think as long as they are growing, growing in feathers or molting. Long term say when they are full grown, too much protein can cause gout. I bought a lower protein feed and mix half and half to end up in the middle.

I am not familiar with ducks but I know chickens require way less.

Your babies are adorable.

Good luck!

 

[mamaof2wi]

There are different opinions about protein and angel wing, actually. Don't know if a.w. is your main concern.

Ok I didnt know that is what could cause AW..thanks I will keep an eye on that.

 

[mamaof2wi]

My chicks started on 28% protein for a good 10 weeks because LFS said that's what they use. Short term I think it's ok, I think as long as they are growing, growing in feathers or molting. Long term say when they are full grown, too much protein can cause gout. I bought a lower protein feed and mix half and half to end up in the middle.

I am not familiar with ducks but I know chickens require way less.

Your babies are adorable.

Good luck!

Thank you so much for helping me out! Once this bag is done I will go to a 19% unless others think I should go lower.

Thanks we love them