A complete duck feed contains a combination of proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins to develop strong, healthy ducks. It also contains probiotics for gut health and digestive enzymes to support digestion. These ingredients are natural and free of any artificial colors or flavors. These ingredients are safe for ducklings to eat and will not cause gastrointestinal upset.
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Smallholder Range Goose/Duck Grower/Finisher Pellets
Smallholder Range Goose/Duck Grower Pellets are designed to provide all the nutrients your goslings need to grow and thrive. Goslings grow at an incredible rate and need a balanced diet. Starter Crumbs are great for young goslings from hatching up to three weeks of age and contain a high protein content of 18.5%. After three weeks, you can switch to the more nutritious Smallholder Range Grower/Finisher Pellets which contain a reduced protein content of 15%. Smallholder Range Goose/Duck Grower and Finisher Pellets are suitable for growing young goslings from hatching to adulthood and will support the natural growth rate of your birds.
Smallholder Range Goose/Duck Grower Pellets are a great choice for growing ducks and geese in your backyard. These pellets are made with non-GM ingredients, which are perfect for your flock. The pellets are also free of artificial colours or soya, making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Purina(r) Oyster Shell
Purina(r) Oyster shell duckling grower feed is designed to support eggshell integrity, making it an excellent choice for egg-laying ducks. This feed is also a rich source of calcium for all your growing ducks. To get the most out of the feed, start ducklings on it when they are still small, and offer it continuously throughout their lives.
The starter diet is suitable for hatchlings to two weeks of age, and should be given as crumbles or pellets. Once they reach the appropriate age, switch them to a grower feed that contains three-quarters of an inch diameter pellets.
Rice
When choosing a duckling feed, choose brown rice instead of corn. This product provides the nutrients and energy necessary for sustained growth in ducks. Brown rice also contains rice bran, a by-product of the milling process. It is often used as a poultry feed and has been recommended by poultry experts.
Aside from rice, ducks can eat other foods, such as fruits. Apples and pumpkin are favorite foods among ducks, and they eat the seeds and flesh of both. You can also feed your ducklings chopped grass and weed clippings. However, avoid using greens as their sole diet. Greens can cause protein deficiency and other problems.
Aside from being a delicious source of protein, rice is also a vital winter food for waterfowl. In the winter, rice fields are flooded, and waterfowl flock to them in search of nutrient-rich food. Geese, on the other hand, feed off of waste grain, weed seeds, and aquatic invertebrates.
Cabbage
While ducklings can be fed cabbage as a starter feed, it is important to avoid overfeeding them with it. While it’s cheap and contains many nutrients, too much can cause diarrhea and bloating. It’s also important to note that cabbage contains a lot of water, and too much can make your ducks weak and sick.
If you feed your ducklings raw cabbage, make sure to cut the head into pieces and shred the insides. This makes the pieces smaller and easier for ducklings to swallow. You can also grate the cabbage into strips that ducks can easily gulp down.
