AvocadosĪvocados are a healthy snack for humans, but they are poisonous to birds, particularly ducks, and can induce heart failure.

Onions and related vegetables can cause diarrhoea and vomiting, as well as hemolytic anaemia, which can lead to respiratory illness. Spinach can induce egg binding issues in ducks by interfering with calcium production. Citrus fruitsĪvoid citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes, as well as other high-acid fruits like mango and pineapple, which can induce digestive issues. CornflakesĬornflakes and other cereals provide very little nutritional value to ducks and are high in sugar and other additives. Popcorn hulls and kernels are difficult for ducks to digest, and they can become lodged in their throat and decay over time. Not just crisps, don't feed ducks any 'junk food'. There are a few foods you should avoid feeding ducks in addition to bread. You can also use uncooked rice, both are fine. Just remember to keep the crispy duck all to yourself. Riceĭucks will appreciate a handful of leftover rice from a takeaway. Whether you buy bird seed or just seeds from the fruit and nut aisle in the supermarket, the ducks will be very grateful for these nutritious nibbles. Oatsįlapjacks, rolled oats and even instant porridge oats will be a huge hit with ducks. There’s no need to cook them but make sure you defrost them first. Instead of consigning it to the bin, rip it into pieces and treat your local ducks. Rocket, kale and iceberg are all great choices. LettuceĪs a nation we’re guilty of throwing away a vast amount of lettuce, especially the bagged variety. Obviously, remove them from the tin first. It turns out that ducks are quite partial to sweetcorn. We've put together a list of six different foods that you can use as duck feed, instead of bread.

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