Maintain a Healthy Flock

Keep adult ducks in peak condition. Our Duck Maintenance Feed is formulated specifically for ducks—balanced energy, vitamins, and minerals to support healthy weight, strong plumage, and steady egg production. It’s the exact feed we use for our own breeder flock, trusted daily for consistency.

Instructions

Feed as the sole ration. Provide deep, clean water at all times so ducks can submerge their bills. Refresh daily, keep containers tidy, and place water near the feeder to support steady intake.

Attribute	Details
Feed type	Duck maintenance feed formulated specifically for adult ducks
Intended life stage	Adult ducks that are fully grown and in the long-term maintenance phase
Primary benefits	Balanced maintenance nutrition with no excess protein and no filler, supporting feather quality, overall wellness, and steady egg production
Use directions	Feed as the sole ration for adult ducks with continuous access
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 Maintenance Feed FAQs

Most flocks move onto Maintenance Feed once ducks are fully grown and close to or already laying (commonly around 16–20 weeks, depending on breed and purpose). If you’ve been using Duck Grower Feed, transition over 5–7 days by gradually mixing more Maintenance Feed and less Grower Feed.

Store any Shirlock Acres duck feed in a cool, dry place. Keep bags sealed or pour into a lidded bin to protect against moisture, pests, and spoilage. Rotate bags so you use older feed first and maintain freshness.

If they are only eating crumble/pellet feed and water, they may not need extra grit. Once they have access to pasture, kitchen scraps, or whole grains, offer an appropriate size of poultry grit to help them grind and digest those extras.

You can lightly moisten or ferment feed if you prefer, but only prepare what ducks will finish in a few hours. Discard leftovers so you don’t end up with spoiled or moldy feed in the feeder.

Bright, alert birds
Smooth, glossy feathers
Stable weight (not rapidly gaining or losing)
Consistent, well‑shelled eggs from layers

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.