What To Feed Ducklings?

[bthastalent]

Hi
I'm on day 17 of Incubating Runner Ducks. I've only ever incubated Chickens and Raised Chicks before. So I was wondering whether Ducklings have the same food as Chicks have (Chick Crum)?
Thank you.

 

[redsoxs]

I think ducklings have different requirements than chicks. Here's a link that may answer your question: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

 

[bthastalent]

Thank you. I've had a look and it looks like the same food. Thank you.

 

[chickens really]

Not sure of your location ?......
I can buy Duckling starter here......You can feed Chick starter as long as it is NOT medicated....You will need niacin in the form of Brewers Yeast.....I am not sure how to mix it though?......


Best wishes on your hatch...


Cheers!

 

[Ducks4us]

If you feed chick feed you must add niacin- i use nutritional yeast. It has a bit more niacin then brewers. But either brewers or nutritional both will work.
1 tablespoon per cup of feed.
I feed all flock feed, it has some niacin added. But they still need the extra added.
Just make sure you dont buy bread yeast

 

[bthastalent]

Ok. Thank you for your help.