[header] How to care for a pet duck [title] Feed ducklings and adolescent ducks a diet that is 18-20% protein. [step] Young ducks grow quickly, and as a result, they need food that has a lot of protein and is high in calories. For the first 3 weeks of life, feed them a starter diet that is 18-20% protein and consists of small pellets (about 1/8 ").
[header] How to care for a pet duck [title] Feed ducklings and adolescent ducks a diet that is 18-20% protein. [step] Young ducks grow quickly, and as a result, they need food that has a lot of protein and is high in calories. For the first 3 weeks of life, feed them a starter diet that is 18-20% protein and consists of small pellets (about 1/8 ").
[substeps] Adult ducks should be fed 10-15% protein. Younger ducks should be fed 12-16% protein. [substeps] Do not overfeed the ducks. Just give them a half-gallon (6 liters) bucket of prepared pellets at daily feedings. [substeps] Adult ducks, including young ducks, will often require more than one starter diet. In contrast, ducks should only eat one starter diet, and each starter diet will also require it. [substeps] Duck food can be bought at your local pet store. Some reputable manufacturers of duck food are purina, mazuri, or gunter.