what would be the best food to feed new born mallard ducklings?

Question

I have 5 mallard ducklings and i did not take them or anything like that but i would like to what would be the best thing to feed new born mallard ducklings.?.

Answer 1

In most petshops and some general stores you can buy a product called duck starter crumble. Pour this into the ducklings' feding bowl (perhaps a lid of a container, etc., just something quite shallow) and add wafrm water. Mush it up like that so that it is easy for the ducklings to swallow, and they take it from there. Replace their water and food daily.

Good luck! Mallard ducks are sooooo sweet!

Answer 2

No offense, but you have repeatedly asked about eggs and baby ducks. I'm guessing that since you did not originally Know the kind of duck, and do not have the appropriate equipment for Raising said ducks... these ducks are probably not Domestic Mallards.



It's fine, I really don't care as long as it doesn't turn into a "I want the pretty birdy, oops they died" moment. But the care for a domestic mallard will be different from the care for a wild mallard. Wild mallards need to migrate for survival. Since they're hatching Now, I'm guessing you live in the middle states. If you were North they'd be hatching next month, and if you were south, they'd have already hatched. That means you have cold winters, and I'm betting you don't want to build them a heated shelter or chip their little feet out of the ice all winter.



So, if they're not domestic mallards, you'd be raising them for release. And they'd have to be released near a natural flock well before fall. Till then, go to a feed store and get either duck food or wild game bird food. They'll need lots of water as well. They'll need heat till they are fully feathered.



It's a good idea to take them outside once they are a week or so old so that they can pick at grass and bugs and start some natural behaviors. Don't let them swim in any pool that is treated. They can, however, spend some swim time in a kiddy pool if you watch them closely. Down isn't as waterproof as feathers and they can get tired and waterlogged.



Best of luck.

Answer 3

Theresa gave many correct answers. Down is not waterproof, nor are their feathers if they do not have a parent's oil glands to preen from. The only way they become water proof is access to water, with a ramp, rocks, something that allows them to get out on their own. They will drown without a way to get out. Only repeated visits to the water will develop their own oil glands for waterproofing. They absolutely MUST be waterproof before they can be released. Never allow access to water at night.



Baby mallards require bird mash, it should be chick starter (extra vitamins) and duck pellets, grains, well mixed and add water. Wait for the water to be absorbed by the mash, and add more water. It should be the consistency of porridge. The also require greens. Lots of them. Cut small pieces of fresh grass, dandelion, clover and allow them access in shallow dish. You may have to provide this for them a couple of times a day. Also, lots of water in a dish they can not get into. You can purchase the correct type of watering trough for birds at any farm supply store. The drink an amazing amount of water.



The need warmth, and a mirror to allow them to believe they are in a large flock. The require protection from flying predators, a roof, or wire cage. Protection from the heat of the sun.

Answer 4

Yes. Feed cracked corn. No big ducks yet . they are territorial. Wait till she is fully grown, then try it. May need her own pond elsewhere. Fully grown will fly off and come back yearly.

Answer 5

You need to get fine chick crumb . They also need access to water but in a shallow dish.