What to feed Ducks?

[Miss Lydia]

Yep, my drakes ignore it. I'll warn you though, it's packed(at least here) in this teeny brown paper bag that weighs 50lbs

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[hoffmanslabs5]

Thanks for the response. I will check out the flock raiser. I think TSC stocks it. Oyster shells are also a good idea. Thanks.

 

[new2ducks]

thanks for the advice and yes...gotta love those supersized bags!

I'll make sure I've eaten my wheaties !

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

I'll warn you though, it's packed(at least here) in this teeny brown paper bag that weighs 50lbs

Yep! The "little" bags of oyster shell and grit are almost impossible to lift -- even the guys at the loading dock of the feed store whine.

Somehow, though, we can all manage the bags of feed that weigh the same.

 

[Going Quackers]

Yep! The "little" bags of oyster shell and grit are almost impossible to lift -- even the guys at the loading dock of the feed store whine.

Somehow, though, we can all manage the bags of feed that weigh the same.

It's has to be the size of the bag, it's put in such a smaller package, packed so tight.. it's like concrete i swear! i mean, i have the 50lbs bags of flock raiser, lift that.. 50lb bags of horse feed can lift that.. but that shell and chick grit? oye i feel like i'm trying to lift an elephant!

 

[Carcajou]

Flockraiser was recommended to me and you can feed all ages of ducks with it. It has worked well for me and TSC does stock it. Good luck!

 

[ChristineR]

I am not sure what to feed my ducks. My only local supply store is a TSC. Most of their feed is for chickens. Can I feed them a grower food for chickens? It has a 15% protein. I also read if the ducks are free range it is okay to give scratch grain as feed since they get a lot of their protein from foraging and eating bugs etc. Any information would be helpful.

15% is an OK protein amount at that age. I recommend you buy or borrow the book, Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, by Dave Holderread. It will answer most, if not all, of your questions. There's also some info on Metzer Farms' website: http://www.metzerfarms.com/NutritionalRequirements.cfm?CustID=1102703

 

[zbraswell92]

Yep, my drakes ignore it. I'll warn you though, it's packed(at least here) in this teeny brown paper bag that weighs 50lbs

Most poultry know what they need nutrition wise.
If you off OS only laying hens will eat it. They pretty much have an internal nutrient dial.