What can I feed my newborn ducklings?

[Newbie_Hatcher]

4/5 of my ducks have hatched, the most recent being earlier on today.. but what can I feed them? I ordered some duck starter feed last week, but the seller emailed 2 days ago to say that they had trouble with the stock, and couldn't supply the order.. so I've ordered some from another site, but it won't be here til tomorrow or the day after... so what can i feed them in the meantime? The first hatched about 24 hours ago and is pecking around for food. Thanks for the help!

I'll post pics later

 

[gryeyes]

I feed chick starter,with some powdered Brewer's yeast mixed in with it.

 

[Newbie_Hatcher]

Thanks for the reply! I thought about chick feed, but the only store near me that sells it isn't sure whether it's medicated or not, as it's not labelled

Are they allowed porridge oats or anything like that? If it's only temporary..

 

[gryeyes]

They'd need grit for anything other than commercial feed. And if you are concerned about "medications," Amprolium would not hurt them. Just get a pound of feed to last a day or few..

 

[mbnewby]

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