Baby ducks question.

[windwalkingwolf]

Everything I hatch myself: chicks, poults, ducklings and goslings, until they're big enough to go out and range. It's cheap and convenient :)And they don't scratch or fling it around if it's mashed.

[Jaye]

What about if a broody hen does the hatching and raising? Would she be ok with dog food mash as well?

[Flat Rock Farm]

As JimW said, thanks for the tip on the dog kibble WWW. I have given the chickens dry cat food in the winter when they are stuck inside and after a molt but I like the idea of the soaked dog kibble!! Thanks!

Thinking ahead there Jaye, lol :wink: Hope Gracie can hatch those Brabies for you

[Killerbunny]

IMO a broody should be fine and would likely appreciate the extra protein. My broodies eat the same as the chicks so...

[Jaye]

As JimW said, thanks for the tip on the dog kibble WWW. I have given the chickens dry cat food in the winter when they are stuck inside and after a molt but I like the idea of the soaked dog kibble!! Thanks!

Thinking ahead there Jaye, lol :wink: Hope Gracie can hatch those Brabies for you

Yes, thanks, @windwalkingwolf - a very timely tip. I was not looking forward to paying for a bag of chick starter AND a bag of grower for (hopefully) a half dozen Brabanters chicks, especially after having just purchased another bag of layer mash.

@Flat Rock Farm , yes, planning ahead and hoping she hatches out those Brabie eggs too.

[Skinny rooster]

Everything I hatch myself: chicks, poults, ducklings and goslings, until they're big enough to go out and range. It's cheap and convenient :)And they don't scratch or fling it around if it's mashed.

So you could give it to Turkey chicks as well??? The cheap dog food is usually $16 on sale, so better than the non medicated food at $20+.

I didn't know baby turkeys were actually cute at first, now I think I need some as well as ducks lol. I wish there were mini turkeys or bantam turkeys.

[Killerbunny]

Baby turkeys are awesomely cute and sweetly dumb. Beltsvilles are small (although not bantam size). My big Tom is maybe 25lbs.

[ross]

How bout these Skinny ?
Not mine , just random pics .

[Ontario Chick]

:) I am pretty sure Skinny needs those too, come to think of it the bottom one would be a nice match with my Columbians...
and the splash one would go well with the Ameraucanas...
cut that our Ross

[Skinny rooster]

Sure Ross, more my size! Those are about the only pigeons I really like, I have been thinking about getting a pair, just something different to look at when people visit.