Ducks can eat a variety of fresh, raw and cooked fruits and vegetables, whole grains and meat/fish.
A diverse diet helps your ducks to avoid the common health problems that come with eating too many same foods. Salty, sugar-laden or fatty treats are bad for ducks as they easily gain weight and put too much strain on their legs.
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Watermelon
Watermelon is a healthy snack for ducks, as it contains plenty of vitamins and nutrients. It’s also high in water (92%) and can help keep your ducks hydrated on hot summer days.
The red part of a watermelon is the best for ducks to eat, though they can eat the rind and seeds as well. The seeds can cause choking, so be careful when offering this treat to your birds.
Watermelon contains a number of antioxidants, which are helpful for reducing oxidative stress. This improves duck health and immunity, as well as increases their production of quality eggs and meat.
Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in nutrients and vitamins, making them the perfect treat for your ducks. They provide your ducks with potassium, fiber, manganese, and other important minerals that help them stay healthy.
They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help them maintain their immune system and protect them from illnesses. They also contain dietary fiber that can help them improve their digestion.
If you’re going to feed strawberries to your ducks, the best approach is to use just-picked ones from your garden. Make sure to clean them first to remove any dirt or pesticides. Then, cut them into small cubes for your duck to eat easily.
Cat & Dog Food
Ducks are omnivores, meaning they can easily digest a mixed diet of animal and plant products. However, they can’t digest the grains and carbohydrates found in some cat foods.
Unless your veterinarian advises otherwise, never feed your dog cat food. This can lead to complications like diabetes, fatty liver disease and kidney failure.
The best way to avoid these problems is to limit your dog’s consumption of cat food to once or twice a week and only eat small amounts at a time. You also need to make sure the cat food is crushed down to smaller particles so your dog can eat it safely without choking.
Dairy
Dairy is a nutrient-rich food that offers protein, calcium, vitamins A, B, iron, omega fatty acids, and selenium. However, it can be harmful to ducks, so you should only give them small quantities of milk.
Ideally, you should only use dairy products that are lactose-free or diluted with water to make it easier for your ducks to digest. This will also help to keep them from consuming too much of the nutrient.
Cheese is a common treat for ducks, but they should be given in very limited amounts as it is high in fat and can cause obesity in ducks. Instead, try other treats like cooked spaghetti, which is a great way to provide your duck with some calcium and protein while still keeping them healthy.
Greens & Herbs
Ducks love a wide variety of greens and herbs. These nutritious foods provide a good balance of minerals and vitamins.
However, it’s important to remember that many vegetables contain dyes which may affect the color of your ducks’ poop. It’s best to avoid these dyes and only feed your ducks the raw vegetable.
Fruits are also a tasty treat for your ducks. They can enjoy apples, bananas, peaches, and more!
Tomatoes are another favorite among our ducks. All kinds of tomatoes are fine, the flesh only, NO vines/leaves as they are toxic to birds.
