Rural Gardening: Duck food??, 1 by Cottage_Rose

Cottage_Rose wrote:
I give my ducklings and goslings duck starter and grower as needed.
By the time they are full grown they can go on chicken layer feed.
Chick feed is lacking in niacin which waterfowl need or they can develop leg problems.
I use Purina brand.
Ask you feed dealer if he can get special order waterfowl feed.
Mine does for me.
Some people use gamebird feed for waterfowl.
If you can train them to eat whole oats that is a good addition to their diet but young stock should always have free choice grower or starter in front of them at all times. Don't feed cracked corn or scratch grains.
Maybe a little during the cold months but only give as a treat as too much corn is not good for waterfowl. It is too low in protein and may cause fertility problems in adults.
Lots of fresh water, sunshine and access to grass is vital.
A good book to read is "Storeys Guide to Raising Ducks" by Dave Holderread.

Pictured: 2006 Muscovy youngsters