What do ducks eat? Feeding ducks, turkeys, guinea hens and game birds

3,450 views · Published 25 April 2016 · 1:35 · Indexed 29 September 2026

Channel: PurinaMillsTV · 2016 · Pets & Animals

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Turkeys, ducks, game birds and guinea hens each require a complete feed to stay strong. However, not every species of poultry has the same nutrition requirements. In this video, Patrick Biggs, Ph.D., Purina® flock nutritionist with Team Purina, outlines what to feed ducks, turkeys, game birds and guinea hens. 

Topics covered include:

• 0:22: What should you feed ducks? Do ducks eat the same feed as chickens?
• 0:52: What do turkeys eat? What is the right amount of protein for turkeys?
• 1:02: What is the best feed for guinea hens? What do game birds eat?

Choose the appropriate feed from the Purina® Flock Strong® Feeding Program for your backyard flock. All Purina® poultry feeds include the 38 nutrients your birds need to lay strong and stay strong. 

Want more #FlockStrong tips? Visit http://www.flockstrong.com for poultry feeding recommendations, guides to raising chickens and ducks, articles, videos and more.

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