Feeding Ducks - Getting Started the Right Way In Raising Ducks

When it comes to raising ducks, you, as their
caretaker, should be able to provide them with
good nutrition. This ensures that they grow up
healthy for maximum efficiency and
reproduction. People erroneously think that
the only suitable food for ducks is bread and/or
bread crumbs. Most ducks are reared in
farms, however, there are also a number of them
that are raised in open ponds at the park.
However, this is not entirely true, ducks need a
balanced diet just like all creatures do.

In feeding ducks, many duck caretakers resort to
buying feed that have high nutritional value.
However, selecting which feed to buy can be
challenging. First of all, you want to find one
that is within your budget. There are feeds
available to suit the needs of your ducks and
some can be more expensive than others. To save
on costs, many people have resorted to mixing
feeds themselves. Not only is it cheaper, but
they can personally monitor the feeds this way
to ensure its quality. Feeds should be stored
properly and kept away from contamination. They
should also be consumed before its expiration
date.

On the other hand, people who keep ducks as pets
may not find it convenient to buy feeds for them.
As an alternative, they can be given scraps of
left over food or small insects that can be
found in your backyard. But what do ducks eat?

Feeding ducks with vegetables may be a good idea
since this food contains plenty of nutrients. You
should take note however that not all vegetables
can be fed to them. Ducks prefer leafy
vegetables and can even eat fallen leaves and
grass that can be found in your backyard.
Remember to consult your veterinarian for more
explicit instructions on feeding ducks, in order
to provide your ducks with optimum care.

Ducks are popularly known to be a valuable pet
because they eat parasites that can found in the
garden. Small insects and mollusks are ideal food
to give them. These foods can also be found in
various pet stores which make feeding ducks
easier.

Certain breeds of ducks can also eat meatier
food. Feeding ducks worms and even fish is
enough to sate their appetite. Other ducks can
also eat small frogs, tadpoles and frog eggs.
Since these amphibians can be found in nearby
streams and ponds, providing them to your pet
duck will not be a problem.

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As previously mentioned, ducks are usually fed
with bread and crackers. Bread contains a lot of
carbohydrates which can cause them to fatten up.
However feeding ducks with too much bread is not
good for their health. If you would like to learn
more about raising ducks correctly, please visit:
http://www.howtoraiseducks.com

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