The ULTIMATE list of DUCK Treats and Supplements...

[duckies1230]

Is it OK for them to eat dried mealworms u get at the feed store?

 

[Lizzy456]

Is it OK for them to eat dried mealworms u get at the feed store?

I believe so , can't think of any reason why not.

 

[casportpony]

Is it OK for them to eat dried mealworms u get at the feed store?

Quote:
Dried or live ones are fine to give. Mine really like the big ones that they call "Super Worms"

-Kathy

 

[Lizzy456]

What is the appropriate level of niacin for ducklings in starter/grower feed?I just made a trip to the feed store and even though there's a picture of a duckling and a chick on the front of the feed package , I want to make sure it's right.

 

[casportpony]

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[casportpony]

FRUITS/MELONS/BERRIES

• Pineapple- Good source of Vit C, Vit B1 and Manganese
• Cherry- Contain Antioxidants
• Grapes- Good for the Kidneys, Vit C, Thiamin and Potassium, Vit B6 & Antioxidants
• Papaya- High in Vit C & contains Papain that helps with digestion
• Mango- Vit A, Niacin, Vit C and Potassium
• Persimmons- Vit C, Iron, Potassium, and Phosphorus
• Kiwi- Potassium and Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium, Copper & Phosphorus
• Oranges- High in Vit C and Potassium
• Grapefruit- Vit C
• Tangerine- Vit C, Beta-Carotene, Vit B1, B2, B3, Magnesium & Potassium
• Peach- Vit A, Riboflavin and Potassium
• Necterines- Vit A and Niacin
• Dates- Potassium and Niacin
• Fig- Iron and Potassium
• Palm Hearts- Iron, Calcium, Vit C, Protein, Riboflavin, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese & Magnesium
• Apples- Helps keep the Liver and Digestion healthy. Good source of Antioxidants
• Coconuts- Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc and Protein
• Guavas- Vit A, B, C and Calcium
• Passionfruit- Vit C,A, Iron and calcium
• Horned Melon- Magnesium, Vit C, Iron, and Vit B6
• Starfruit- Vit A, C, Iron and Antioxidants
• Pears- Potassium
• Plums- Vit C, Potassium and Antioxidants
• Strawberries- Vit C and Potassium
• Rasberries- Vit C and Vit A
• Cranberries- Good for the Kidneys. Vit C, Manganese and Antioxidants
• Blackberries- Ascorbic Acid
• Bluberries- Vit C, Manganese, Vit E and Antioxidants
• Watermelon- Vit A, C, Potassium, Thiamin and Phosphorus
• Honeydew- Vit C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Calcium
• Canteloupe- Vit A, C and Potassium, Vit B6, Folate & Niacin
• Banana- Potassium, Roboflavin and Vit B6
• Pomegranate- Vit C and Great for the Kidneys

VEGETABLES

• Kale- Vit A
• Mustard Greens- Vit A and Calcium
• Collard Greens- Vit A, C, Calcium, Potassium and Riboflavin
• Dandelion Greens- Vit A, C, Iron and Calcium
• Carrots- Vit A(Beta-Carotene) and Potassium & Antioxidants
• Broccoli- Vit A, Selenium, Riboflavin and Ascorbic Acid & Zinc
• Zucchini- Vit A, Potassium, Niacin and Selenium
• Sweet Potatoes/Yams- Vit A, B6 and Niacin (must be cooked/steamed
• Bell Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes Clotting
• Cayenne Peppers- Vit A, C, B-Complex, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron and Capsicum. Good Anti-Inflamatory and good for Arthritis. Also great for the immune system
• Jalepeño Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes Clotting
• Banana Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation & promotes Clotting
• Cherry Peppers- Vit A, C and some Minerals. Helps circulation &promotes Clotting
• Tomatoes- Vit A & Ascorbic Acid. Contains Antioxidants
• Tomatillos- Vit A and Vit C
• Cauliflower- Potassium & Vit C
• Corn- Vit A, Amino acids and Lutein. Good for Vision and the Cardiovascular system
• Chard- Vit A, C and Iron. Detoxifies, benefits blood
• Peas- Vit A, Phosphorus, Thiamin, Niacin & Protein
• Pea Pods- Vit A, Phosphorus, Thiamin & Protein
• Escarole- Folate, Vit A, and Vit K
• Okra- Vit A, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and Folic Acid
• Beets & Beet Greens- Vit A, Potassium, Thiamin and Riboflavin
• Green/Yellow Beans- Vit A and Potassium, Vit C, K, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Niacin, Protein & Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Pumpkin- Vit A, C, Calcium and Iron
• Squash- Vit A, Potassium, Niacin and Selenium
• Spinach- Vit A and Potassium. Use in moderation as too much can "bind" Calcium in the system
• Parsley- Vit A, C, K, Chlorine, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium & an incomplete Protein. Helps to cleanse the Kidneys
• Turnip Greens- Vit A and Calcium
• Asparagus- Folacin, Potassium, Vit C, Thiamin, VitA and Vit B6
• Alfalfa Sprouts- Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Carotene
• Broccoli Sprouts- Contains Antioxidants
• Bean Sprouts-
• Mung Bean Sprouts- Protein, Iron and Vit C
• Adzuki Sprouts- Protein, Iron and Vit C

BEANS (Legumes)

• Soy- Protein, Amino Acids, Calcium, Folic Acid and Iron
• White Northern- Potassium, Protein, Iron and Calcium
• Black Eyed- Protein, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Niacin, Folate, Zinc and Pantothenic Acid
• Pinto- protein, Iron, Potassium, Selenium and Folate
• Butter- Potassium, Protein, Iron and Calcium
• Garbanzo- Folate, Vit E, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc and Calcium
• Kidney- Folate, Amino Acids, Protein, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium and Vit B1, K
• Lentil- Iron, Protein and Folic Acid
• Adzuki-Protein,magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc copper, manganese and vitamin B3, potassium
• Mung- Protein,Vit C, Vit K, Riboflavin, Folate, Copper, Manganese, Protein, Thiamin, Niacin, Vit B6, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassiumino Acids,

NUTS

• Almonds- Calcium, Vit B6, Phosphorus, Protein and Potassium
• Cashews- Copper, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Protein and Phosphorus
• Pistachio- Vit A, Potassium, Calcium, Thiamin, Protein and Phosphorus
• Walnut- Vit A, Protein and Potassium
• Palm- Vit A, Vit E complex, Protein
• Pecan- Vit A, Protein and Calcium
• Brazil- Phosphorus, Potassium and Protein
• Macadamia- Potassium and Protein
• Filberts/Hazelnut- Protein, Amino Acids, Iron, Calcium and Vit C
• Pine- Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vit E, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc and Iron

GRAINS/PASTAS

• Whole Wheat Breads- Thiamin, Folic Acid, Iron and Niacin * High in Sodium
• Barley- Iron, Thiamin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Riboflavin and Protein
• Oats- Protein, Iron and Calcium
• Oats Groats- Protein, Iron and Calcium
• Buckwheat- Manganese, Amino Acids and Magnesium
• Quinoa- Phosphorus, Iron, Protein and Riboflavin
• Brown Rice- Protein and Iron
• Pearled Red Wheat- Protein, Essential Fatty Acids, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vit B6, E, Folate, Vit K, Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Beta-Carotene & Lutein
• Pearled Durum Wheat- SEE Pearled Red Wheat

• Wheat Pastas- Protein, Iron and Vit A
• Pastini- Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Iron
• Thin Egg Noodles- Protein, Folic Acid, Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, Iron & Calcium
• Couscous- Protein, Iron and Vit A
• Whole Wheat- Iron and Protein
• Wheat Berries- Iron and Protein
• Rye Berries- Iron and Protein
• Pasta(assorted durum semolina)- Niacin, Folic Acid, Iron, Thiamin, and Riboflavin
• Amaranth- Protein, Amino Acids, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron and Vit C
• Kamut- Protein, Amino Acids, Vit E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zic, Pantothentic Acid and Copper
• Spelt- Manganese, Phosphorus, Niacin, Magnesium, Protein and Copper

SEEDS

• Pumpkin- Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Amino Acids, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vit K, Zinc & Protein. Good Gland Healers
• Sunflower- Vit E, B1, B5, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Amino Acids, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc and Folate. High in Fat
• Flax- Protein, Iron, Calcium and Essential Fatty Acids
• Millet Spray- Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium & Zinc
• Canary Grass Seed-
• White Millet- Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium & Zinc
• Hemp Seed- Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Vit E, Iron, Calcium, & Zinc VERY NUTRITIOUS
• Safflower Seed- Protein, Iron, Thiamin, Vit B6, Phosphorus, Copper and Manganese
• Thistle
• Poppy

• MEATS, Etc ( use in moderation, some species need more than others)

• Hard-boiled Eggs/With Shells- Protein, Vit A, D3 and Calcium

• Chicken Breast- Protein and Zinc
• Yogurt- Calcium, Protein and beneficial Bacteria
• Turkey Breast- Protein and Zinc

 

[duckies1230]

What is the appropriate level of niacin for ducklings in starter/grower feed?I just made a trip to the feed store and even though there's a picture of a duckling and a chick on the front of the feed package , I want to make sure it's right.

 

[duckies1230]

I put the niacin tablets in a gallon water.I was told 100-150 MG's per gallon. Does that sound right? What about all the water that goes to waste? I'm thinking about crushing up a 100 mg tablet and putting it in their cottage cheese in the morning but do I do that every day? Should I only use one tablet? One duck is a pig and will eat more than the other so will he get too much niacin and the other one not enough?? Ahh so many questions!?!

 

[Kaessa]

I put the niacin tablets in a gallon water.I was told 100-150 MG's per gallon. Does that sound right? What about all the water that goes to waste? I'm thinking about crushing up a 100 mg tablet and putting it in their cottage cheese in the morning but do I do that every day? Should I only use one tablet? One duck is a pig and will eat more than the other so will he get too much niacin and the other one not enough?? Ahh so many questions!?!

If you're going to put it in their food, I'd recommend brewer's yeast. It's a lot harder for them to get too much of it. 100-150mg per gallon is correct, though.

 

[JFreeman]

Would you feed layer pellets to ducks that are laying? I also have 5 month old ducks and 5 week old goslings in the same area. I've been feeding starter/grower all their lives, but I didn't know if I was denying the older ducks some needed calcium. They have eaten calf manna by accident once or twice... I have a calf. The poor calf has to push the ducks out of his bowl.