When to feed layer pellets/mash

[LesleyH63]

hi,I have 3 Ducks,2yr old & 2-16wk olds,I’m having to feed seperate as 1 is on layer feed & others on complete grower mash...When can I start switching them all to layer feed please????
Thank you

 

[DuckyDonna]

hi,I have 3 Ducks,2yr old & 2-16wk olds,I’m having to feed seperate as 1 is on layer feed & others on complete grower mash...When can I start switching them all to layer feed please????
Thank you

It should tell you on the bag of food.

 

[Urbanduckfarmer]

I fed mine the grower with a side dish of oyster shell, same way I did for my hens. What kind of ducks do you have?

 

[LesleyH63]

The older one is Pekin,the younger two are Khaki Campbell.
They are both on the Riverina brand....1layer mas/pellets others complete grower..... so many different veiws...some say mix 50-50 from 12wk,some say change over at 16/17wks ect ect....‍‍

 

[Urbanduckfarmer]

From 16 weeks,that's when I added the calcium on the side. You could mix the two feeds, or give them the grower and use the layer when they finish. It's up to you.

 

[learycow]

I switch to layer pellets (16%) around 14-16 weeks old.
But you can always finish the bag of grower first. No need to separate them. You may even want to mix layer in with the grower to ensure they aren't getting too much protein in their diet while wings are growing

 

[ChickNanny13]

I'm not sure about ducks but I have (chickens) learned that feeding a Flock Raiser, All Flock or Multi Purpose feed with Oyster Shells in a separate dish is alot cheaper and easier than feeding according to age/stage. Saves on space too.

You could keep them on Grower Mash just set a separate dish of Oyster Shells on the side for those that are laying.

 

[LesleyH63]

I switch to layer pellets (16%) around 14-16 weeks old.
But you can always finish the bag of grower first. No need to separate them. You may even want to mix layer in with the grower to ensure they aren't getting too much protein in their diet while wings are growing

Hi,thank you,at present Pebbles (19mths old)is on the layer pellets & layer mash(mixed)& The two 16wk olds are on 50/50 complete grower mash & layer mash. I’m nearing the end of the complete grower mash so would it be ok to now mix in the pellets too?
Many thanks
Lesley

 

[chickens really]

I feed a Grower/Finisher at 16% protein. It's for Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys and Geese. I supply Oyster shell in a separate bowl when laying.