WHAT CAN I FEED DUCKLINGS?

[ILikeChickenNuggets]

I don't really know the right answer, but with whatever you give, I would include some frozen peas, because ducklings need niacin and peas are a cheap way to provide it. I don't know if your starter food is specifically for ducklings, but I used chick starter and supplemented with the peas. All of my runner ducks grew up perfectly healthy with that combination.

Good luck with hatching and feeding!

I have bought chick starter food for them! And thanks a lot! Didn't know that peas give them the niacin they need! Thanks

 

[ILikeChickenNuggets]

What food did you order? I’m new to ducks, but have learned that you don’t need special duck starter, chick starter or Flock Raiser is fine. I’ve been told to never feed the ducks bread, and I expect that would especially hold true for newly hatched ducklings. I would give them scrambled eggs until their feed arrives, or if you can get to a feed store, pick up Flock Raiser.

I've bought chick starter food for them, as you unfortunately cant buy flock raiser or duck starter here where i live. And thanks! Will not give them bread now, LOL. Didn't know about the scrambled eggs, will definitely try! Thanks!

 

[ILikeChickenNuggets]

I don't really know the right answer, but with whatever you give, I would include some frozen peas, because ducklings need niacin and peas are a cheap way to provide it. I don't know if your starter food is specifically for ducklings, but I used chick starter and supplemented with the peas. All of my runner ducks grew up perfectly healthy with that combination.

Good luck with hatching and feeding!

Also, for the frozen peas part. Are they able to eat the peas when they are frozen?
Thanks!

 

[Callender Girl]

Mine have always eaten them frozen. They seem especially happy to chow down when it's really hot outside, but they have eaten them in the frigid winters, too.

 

[Melodychick]

Why don’t you come post in the Duck forum. There is lots of great info there!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[ILikeChickenNuggets]

Mine have always eaten them frozen. They seem especially happy to chow down when it's really hot outside, but they have eaten them in the frigid winters, too.

Alright, thanks!

 

[ILikeChickenNuggets]

Why don’t you come post in the Duck forum. There is lots of great info there!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

Didn't know there was a duck forum! Thank you!