How to care for a duckling?
Guest3781 http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?… Good luck! Report (0) (0) | earlier Guest883 Nutrition Ducklings do not need food or water for the first 72hrs. Their body has retained the yolk sac from the hatching egg for nutrition. If food and water are available they will start to eat and drink on their own at the 24-48hr. mark. Ducklings need a waterfowl or game bird starter. It is very important that it is non-medicated feed. Feed containing Amprolium can be used. Organ damage can occur if a medicated chick starter is used. The protein range is usually 18-20%. For the first few weeks they will need a constant supply of food and water. If they have food water must be present or they can choke to death. Ducklings will take a mouthful of food and then take a drink in order to swallow. Depending on the size of the duckling they should be switched to a pelleted food at 3-4 wks. This has less waste. Housing Ducklings need a warm brooder box. I have never checked the temp. in any o
