Grow Healthy Ducks

Give your flock the nutrition they need to thrive. Our Duck Grower Feed is specifically formulated for ducks, providing the right balance of protein, vitamins, and minerals for healthy growth, optimal feather quality, and steady weight gain.

Instructions

Use this feed as the sole ration during the grower phase. Keep clean, fresh water within easy reach at all times; ducks drink frequently and need water to swallow and digest dry feed safely. Refresh water daily, scrub containers to prevent slime, and protect feed from moisture and pests by storing it sealed in a cool, dry place.

Attribute	Details
Feed type	Duck grower feed formulated specifically for ducks
Intended life stage	Grower phase from roughly 3–4 weeks old to near maturity
Primary benefits	Balanced protein, vitamins, and minerals for healthy growth, feather quality, and steady weight gain
Use directions	Use as the sole ration during the grower phase with constant access to feed
Waterer care	Refresh water daily and scrub containers regularly to prevent slime buildup
Feed storage	Store sealed in a cool, dry place protected from moisture and pests
Available sizes	5 LB, 10 LB, 25 LB, 50 LB

Duck Grower Feed FAQs

Most duck owners switch to Grower Feed around 3–4 weeks of age, when ducklings are past their fastest early growth. You can transition over 5–7 days by gradually mixing more Grower and less Starter until they’re fully on Grower Feed.

Use Duck Grower Feed as the sole ration from about 3–4 weeks of age up until your ducks are close to maturity (often around 16–20 weeks, depending on breed and whether they’re meat or layer types). After that, move them to Duck Maintenance Feed.

Adult ducks can eat Grower Feed, but it’s not the ideal long‑term solution. Grower Feed is tuned for birds that are still putting on size. Once your ducks reach maturity or begin laying, switch them to Duck Maintenance Feed for balanced, everyday nutrition.

Growing ducks are hungry. A small group can go through several pounds of feed per week, and the amount will increase as they grow. It’s best to keep feed in front of them at all times and watch how fast they’re finishing it to gauge how often you need to reorder.

Absolutely. Think of free‑range forage as a bonus, not a replacement. Even if your ducks are on pasture, they should have constant access to Duck Grower Feed so they don’t miss key nutrients during this important growth phase.

Size	5 LB, 10 LB, 25 LB, 50 LB

Fast 3-5 Day Delivery

For most orders, we use USPS Priority Mail, which typically delivers within 1–3 days. We operate on a Monday hatching and shipping schedule, so that ducklings usually arrive before the weekend.

NPIP- Certified Hatchery

Healthy ducklings start here: as an NPIP-certified hatchery, we carefully monitor and test every bird for disease so your ducklings arrive bright-eyed, energetic, and ready to thrive.

Nearly 20 Years of Experience

A few backyard ducks in 2007 sparked a passion that’s now a nationwide hatchery—yet Shirlock Acres still raises every bird with the same honest, family-level care you’ll read about on our About Us page.

State-of-the-Art Hatchery

From the moment they hatch, our ducklings are raised in a safe, well-kept environment where every detail is watched over with care. That attention ensures the birds you receive are healthy, thriving, and eager to settle into their new home.

Family Owned Business

Shirlock Acres is very much a family story in motion—a hatchery that grew out of Roger and Ruth giving their boys something meaningful to do and slowly turned into a full-time way of life.