At first glance, feeding ducks is not a problem, however, subject to the availability of a large farm, it is necessary to think not only about saving, but also about getting quality products as soon as possible. It is for this reason that the compound feeds are massively used, which will be discussed in this article. Consider the types and composition of the combined feed, and also tell you how to cook a full option at home.
Types of feed
For feeding the ducks are used several types of feed. Consider them in more detail.
Full ration
According to the name, this type of combined feed contains all the substances necessary for the bird. It is intended for feeding in its pure form, and its use allows you to refuse additional feedings.
It turns out that this type of food has in its composition as proteins, carbohydrates and fats, as well as the necessary groups of vitamins, as well as macro-and microelements. It is necessary to take care to stock up with a sufficient amount of feed for the cold period of the year, which is enough for a full-fledged breeding ducks.
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Concentrated feed
Compound feed concentrate is not a complete feed and can not be used in its pure form. It can be compared with a dietary supplement, which is a source of vitamins and minerals. The concentrate is used in a pair with succulent and rough feeds, which, once in the poultry, start the process of proper assimilation of the vitamin component. 
Protein-Vitamin Supplements
Also, this variety is called "balancing additive", as it allows you to adjust the amount of proteins and vitamins in the daily diet. It is a mixture of protein, vitamins and mineral salts, therefore it is actually a concentrate that cannot be given in pure form and in large quantities.
This additive is most often used to create a combined feed at home. That is, the farmer presses the grain, according to the recipe, and then saturates it with a protein-vitamin supplement, obtaining a complete feed.
Important! The supplement contains from 30 to 40% pure protein.
Premixes
It is difficult to call this kind of compound feed, as it is added to the general menu in small quantities (no more than 5%). 
It is a homogeneous mixture, which consists of minerals, vitamins, antibiotics, enzymes, chalk, as well as crushed bran.
The composition of the premix may be different. It mainly depends on the destination. Such an additive can be used for the prevention of diseases, saturation of the menu with vitamins or minerals.
Find out why animals need premixes.
Main ingredients
The necessary components of the feed are:
- wheat;
- corn;
- barley;
- peas;
- wheat bran;
- sunflower meal.
Supplements
The supplements are foods saturated with vitamins, minerals or other beneficial compounds that improve the functioning of the immune system, as well as accelerate the growth and development of poultry:
- greenery. In the warm season, ordinary and valuable herbs are extremely useful food for ducks, as they include vitamins E and B. At the same time, the bird gets a juicy food that is digested faster and also nourishes the body with moisture;
- fish flour. It is an affordable source of animal protein. It also contains essential fatty acids and essential amino acids (lysine, threonine, etc.). There is also a mineral component, which is represented by iron, phosphorus and calcium;
- a piece of chalk. A cheap source of calcium, which in addition helps digest hard foods;
- feed yeast. The source of vegetable protein, as well as valuable macro- and microelements: iron, potassium, magnesium, selenium, sodium, nickel, chromium.
Important! All feed additives should be given in small quantities so that they are beneficial and not harmful.
Compound feed for ducks do it yourself
We set out the recipes of high-grade animal feed, which can be prepared at home. 
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For ducks
Ingredients:
- corn flour;
- wheat bran;
- green mass (nettle, clover, alfalfa, willow leaves).
Note that this version of the feed can be prepared only in the warm season.
Important! "Homemade" feed for a long time is not stored, so knead the portion only for one day.
In winter, you should not use dry greens, as it loses some of the vitamins, which means that the mixture should be supplemented with fortified supplements.
- Take a bucket of 10 liters, fill with green mass.
- Then pour hot water (not boiling water), wait half an hour.
- Then add 0.5 kg of corn flour and 1 kg of bran. Mix thoroughly. Feed should be thick.
VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE DUCK FEED This version of the feed suitable for monthly ducklings and mature ducks. If you intend to use for smaller individuals, then the greens should be chopped.
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For musk ducks
Ingredients:
- whole wheat - 250 g;
- ground corn - 100 g;
- oats - 400 g;
- wheat bran - 50 g;
- fodder chalk - 20 g;
- small shell - 30 g;
- fish meal - 20 g;
- premix - 19 g;
- salt - 1 g.
- All the ingredients combine in the specified dosage and mix. In total, you should get about 0.9 kg of feed.
- For convenience, you should add about 100-150 ml of warm water to small components stuck to the larger feed, and did not remain on the bottom of the tank.
Muscovy duck Such a combined version allows not only to satiate the body of ducks with all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals, but also to save a considerable amount on feeding, since most of the ingredients have an affordable price.
Did you know? In duck paws there are no nerves and blood vessels, so they do not feel the temperature of the substrate through which they move.Using feed for duck feeding allows not only to save storage space, but also to quickly obtain high-quality and tasty meat. Good nutrition helps prevent diseases caused by a deficiency of vitamins or minerals.
