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I have chickens and ducks and feed them all flock raiser. It is easier that way. I add oyster and egg shell on the side for layers.
Watch how much scratch you feed as well as other treats - as treats should only be 10% or less of their diet.
Is there a reason for the molasses?
 
Soon2BChixMom said:
I have chickens and ducks and feed them all flock raiser. It is easier that way. I add oyster and egg shell on the side for layers.
Watch how much scratch you feed as well as other treats - as treats should only be 10% or less of their diet.
Is there a reason for the molasses?
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I read that the molasses adds Niacin and other vitamins and sticks to the feed instead of sinking to bottom of bowl like Brewers yeast. Wanting to do best for them.
 
Miss Lydia said:
How were they kept in their last home?
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Before they were together with lots of space shared by goats. The ducklings spent most time hiding behind goat beds the man used a broom to keep the areas cleaned of goat droppings. He said he fed them layer feed. There were 5 gallon buckets of water all around. He enjoys his goats and said he rescued the ducks and chickens from a neighbor who did not take proper care of them. In total there were 2 drake Muscovy one was penned up somewhere I never saw him. 2 Muscovy hens and 9 staggered age ducklings. As well as 2 Cochin pairs in separate tractor type runs and a Silkie. He said he has had them for 4 years, tried to rehome the Muscovy pair I have once but they flew back. I have 1 Cochin pair they are separated now so she can grow back her feathers. The Silkie The adult Muscovy pair I saw and the 2 ducklings she hatched. My daughter took in the other Muscovy hen and her 7 ducklings. We took them in June 6 th the Drake still makes the ducklings hide even if they can see him through the fence. The hen loves to spend time with the drake and the ducklings but I have been keeping them separated during the day but lock them together at night for safety. I have clipped flight wings. Here are some closer pics of hen feathers I did not see signs of parasites.
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Are you calling the muscovies silkies? Or is that regarding chickens you got?
 
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They are so pretty, I wonder if maybe the goats nibbled on them. Could be. lol

Drakes can be pretty brutal with ducklings I usually keep my mamas and ducklings separated from my drake until they are at least 3 weeks old by then they can get away easier. Hopefully he is just scaring them and not trying to hurt them.

They do look pretty ragged but if not wet feather then a good molt should fix them right up. Lots of good feed along with some extra protein dried meal worms, cat or dog kibble good quality. can help with feather issues too. I think molt is going to do the trick for yours.
 

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