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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Kathie on May 22, 2011, 15:18

Title: Feeding ducklings
Post by: Kathie on May 22, 2011, 15:18

Hi all,   I have been reading and surfing for info for hours now, can someone here please help?  Our call ducklings are 2 weeks old and feeding on chick crumb, when should we change it to growers/rearers.  Some places say after 2 weeks, others 6 weeks and some 3 months so I'm totally confused now
Thanks

Title: Re: Feeding ducklings
Post by: Sassy on May 23, 2011, 08:59

I'm sorry I don't know but do ensure that the chick crumb you feed does NOT contain ACS as it is bad for ducks. :)

Title: Re: Feeding ducklings
Post by: flangey on May 23, 2011, 11:14

Hi Kathie, I have Miniature Appleyards and I tend to start mine on growers around 4/5 weeks.  I don't think there are any hard and fast rules on this, but I would say that 2 weeks is probably a bit soon.  Hope that helps.