An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks by Gail Damerow

Author:Gail Damerow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: healthy;poultry;coop;organic;layer;feeders;how to;bedding;first time;veterinarian;advice;reference;homestead;ducklings;backyard;water;pool;pond;nutrition;feed;pets;farm;hobby;fence;what to feed;breeds
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2022-12-08T21:13:01+00:00

Adding Niacin

Any starter that’s not formulated for ducklings must be fortified to prevent niacin deficiency, which results in leg deformities and lameness. Duck starter ration contains sufficient niacin, but a starter ration not intended for ducklings may not. To prevent deficiency, supplement any nonduck starter ration with food-grade brewer’s yeast at the rate of 31⁄2 cups per 10 pounds of starter. (Livestock-grade brewer’s yeast, from farm stores, is cheaper, but you’ll need to use three times more of it.)

An alternative source of niacin is BVS (Best Veterinary Solutions) Poult Start, a vitamin and mineral pack formulated for baby turkeys, available from Metzer Farms, among others. Add it to the ducklings’ water at the rate of 1⁄2 teaspoon per 3 gallons of water.

Niacin deficiency affects ducks up to about 10 weeks of age, peaking at about 3 weeks. By the time ducks are mature enough to lay, they no longer need niacin supplementation.

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