by Dean » Sun Jan 01, 2017 8:01 pm
This is the first time we have had our own hatched ducklings. I have bought day olds before and had them with broody hens and in little runs, easy to feed. But these ones that have hatched here are in with the whole flock and I am worried about getting chick starter to them when I can't get near them. The other ducks get fed at the waters edge, in the water so the sparrows can't get it and this works very well. Will mum see to them, take them in for the residual feed or what. Chick starter doesn't really float that well, so no point on throwing it on the pond. Any ideas anyone?

Silver Spangled Hanburgs, Araucanas, Shavers, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, Barnevelders, Bard Yard Specials, Ducks, Turkeys and a Mallard.