when do i switch over to adult food for ducks?

[lild303]

I have 4 rouens, they've been eating duckling starter type of food...not sure how old they are..I bought them at farm supply store..I could of asked how old they were but I didn't..they still look like ducklings but a lot bigger since I first had them...can I start feeding them adult food? What kind or brand? Any good suggestions....thanks alot

 

[country_girl011]

when they start getting their feathers they need to ge switched to a "grower" made for ducks.
once they are about 4 months old switch to adult food.
or get a food that is a grower and finisher.
i use flock raiser.

 

[Apyl]

I use flock raiser from the time they are day olds till laying age which is 18 to 20 weeks. Then I will switch to Purina Layena.


Flock Raiser SunFresh Recipe
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What it is...

A 20%-protein nutrient-rich ration that provides top starting, growing and finishing nutrition for a mixed flock of chickens, ducks and geese from hatch until laying age (18-20 weeks) and for turkeys from 8-10 weeks until laying age of 18-20 weeks.

This SunFresh Recipe diet takes “natural” to a whole new level by using only the freshest, highest quality sun-grown grains and plant proteins to give birds the wholesome, healthy goodness and fresh taste they deserve. Made from natural plant-based ingredients FREE of all animal proteins and fats, it contains all the quality nutrients necessary to raise strong, healthy, beautifully colored chickens, ducks and geese from hatch, through growth and to laying age - all in one bag.

 

[lild303]

I give them MANNA PRO...its a blue and yellow bag..pretty small...should I continue with that? Or switch it up? How long does a 50lb bag usuaully last? Thanks for the help guys new to all this raising ducks

 

[Apyl]

I give them MANNA PRO...its a blue and yellow bag..pretty small...should I continue with that? Or switch it up? How long does a 50lb bag usuaully last? Thanks for the help guys new to all this raising ducks

I go thru a 50 pound bag every week, BUT I have 24 chickes and 9 ducks eating it.

 

[lild303]

Thanks for alll the help