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 Post subject: when to change them to normal duck food
PostPosted: Sat May 04, 2013 6:00 pm 
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Hey there I have some new 8 week old muscovys and they are still on a duckling mash I was needing to know when I change them to normal duck food please?


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6-8 weeks is when I start to increase the adult feed so start now

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 Post subject: Re: when to change them to normal duck food
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I do it at 8 weeks but if they are with mum then a lot sooner


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yep 6-8 weeks is good

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Anyone still using pollard still?


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Yes but its hard to get conf665

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Thanks for all the advice very good cheers


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 Post subject: Re: when to change them to normal duck food
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My feed store sells pollard still but its the only one I know of that does pity its very good for ducks of all ages


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Many supermarkets used to sell it not sure why they don't still

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Hi,
In the winter time I get Millrun. Mix with warm water and add scraps.
They love it. All my chooks, ducks and sometimes the geese eat it.
Millrun is Bran and Pollard mixed together.
I don't know where you are, but my local fodder store sells it both ways.
It isn't expensive either.

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