What Breed Should I Get?

[duluthralphie]

I got all females because I intend to keep them in the chicken yard.

All my hens are female. Too.

 

[Aunt Angus]

All my hens are female. Too.

Silly, Ralphie. We were talking about dreaded DUX. But all my hens are female, too.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Noob question #864256896585443245: When can I start giving them treats?

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Noob question #864256896585443245: When can I start giving them treats?

I don't know about ducklings, but for my chicks, I give them treat from one week+ as long as they have chick grit.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

I don't know about ducklings, but for my chicks, I give them treat from one week+ as long as they have chick grit.

Small treats though, and only a little.

 

[Niche Flock]

Noob question #864256896585443245: When can I start giving them treats?

I would wait a bit on some treats like meal worms, crickets, etc. Sometimes the treats are so great that they'll disregard their food where all those necessary nutrients are. I know my adult ducks start thinking that way, so I have to treat the treats like something special, otherwise they expect them and neglect their food.

Also, some treats like mealworms & beetles have a lot of protein, so be sure to feed them a balanced diet and monitor the protein so your ducklings don't get angel wing.

But incorporating fresh greens as a treat/enrichment early is always nice to ensure they have those continued good eating habits throughout their life.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Cheerios during bathtime, anytime. They're whole grain!

 

[Quatie]

Noob question #864256896585443245: When can I start giving them treats?

Here is a pretty comprehensive list of treats and when from an old post. I believe it is still a pretty good reference.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-ultimate-list-of-duck-treats-and-supplements.242460/

 

[Aunt Angus]

Thanks, everyone! I was looking for something they could dive for while swimming. I decided just to sprinkle their feed in the tub. They love it! Maybe I'll try tiny bits of greens tomorrow.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Noob question #864256896585443245: When can I start giving them treats?

Four days ago!

Seriously! - They can eat treats as soon as they have found the water.