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Appendix 2
SUGGESTED NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF DUCKS

NutrientUnitDuck starterDuck grower/finisherDuck layer/breeder
Laying periodNon-laying
(rest period)
Crude protein (CP)%20       18       16       12       
Crude fibre (max.)%4     4     5     9     
Calcium%1.200.802.751.20
Phosphorus%0.700.700.800.60
Sodium%0.150.150.150.15
Manganesemg/kg55       50       60       30       
Zincmg/kg30       30       30       15       
Vitamin AIU/kg10 000 7 000 7 000 4 000
Vitamin D3IU/kg  1 100 1 000    750    400
Vitamin Emg/kg      12      12      15      10
Vitamin Kmg/kg       2       21.5  1.0  
Riboflavinmg/kg       5       55    3    
Niacinmg/kg     60     5540      30      
Pantothenic Acidmg/kg     15     1212      10      
Cholineg/kg         1.5         1.41.2  1.0 
Vitamin B12mcg/kg     10     1010      5   


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