Vaccines for naturally hatched ducklings

[Kelster65]

Question - when should newly hatched ducklings receive vaccines or is it better to feed medicated crumbles? What type of vaccines should they get? I have unexpected ducklings for the first time. I've previously purchased and raised vaccinated chicks.

Thank you in advance.

 

[BastyPutt]

Question - when should newly hatched ducklings receive vaccines or is it better to feed medicated crumbles? What type of vaccines should they get? I have unexpected ducklings for the first time. I've previously purchased and raised vaccinated chicks.

Thank you in advance.

Medicated feed only helps with coccidiosis for the most part - a parasite in the gut of birds. It is very prevalent in chickens, and I'm not certain if the same can be said for ducks, but I know they can get it.

Ducks in general are far less prone to disease, compared to chickens. A big one in chickens is Marek's disease, and According to the Merck Vet Manual, ducks won't get it.

Here is some reading material for you to research further

https://bestfarmanimals.com/do-pet-ducks-need-vaccinations-health-concerns-in-ducks/

 

[Kelster65]

Thank you so much!!