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Can this be eaten by 2-3 week old pekin ducklings? Wondering cuz my brother bought this and have been using it for aboit a week but I don't know if it's for ducklings
 

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Jimdeau said:
Can this be eaten by 2-3 week old pekin ducklings? Wondering cuz my brother bought this and have been using it for aboit a week but I don't know if it's for ducklings
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The age of the birds that it is appropriate for is listed on the bag by law. That one says beginning around 24 weeks old. As stated by the other two posters, it has excess calcium for a duckling which can stunt growth and cause a whole host of other problems.

It is also too low in protein.. again can stunt growth and cause other issues.

Purina flock raiser is an acceptable choice. The food must state "ducklings" somewhere on the label. not just a picture of a duckling.

Niacin content is important.. standard "chick" starter often doesn't contain enough for ducklings.

You NEED to switch feeds IMMEDIATELY, please. Thanks you for asking, before it's too late!
 
EggSighted4Life said:
The age of the birds that it is appropriate for is listed on the bag by law. That one says beginning around 24 weeks old. As stated by the other two posters, it has excess calcium for a duckling which can stunt growth and cause a whole host of other problems.

It is also too low in protein.. again can stunt growth and cause other issues.

Purina flock raiser is an acceptable choice. The food must state "ducklings" somewhere on the label. not just a picture of a duckling.

Niacin content is important.. standard "chick" starter often doesn't contain enough for ducklings.

You NEED to switch feeds IMMEDIATELY, please. Thanks you for asking, before it's too late!
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THANK YOU omg I really appreciate you and this app!!!!! The guy at fleet farm told us to chop them in half but I'll switch immediately I can feed them moist oatmeal as I'm buying more it says on Google that it's okay right?
 
Isadora said:
Any feed that has the word "layer" is formulated for birds that are actively laying eggs. I wouldn't give that to my ducklings.
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Thank you my brother bought it so I assumed it was but I'm glad I asked as I bought them from him
 
 
Aunt Angus said:
Is there a feed store nearby? I'd run and get duck starter or chick starter (and add nutritional yeast for niacin).
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Sadly no im about a half hour away from a manards and an hour away from a flletfarm, tractor supply, and or bomgaars I'd probably buy them asap when I go to school on Monday since it's next to the highschool but other than that I can feed them moist oatmeal right
 

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