What do you feed mallard ducks?

Answer 1

We have a very small man made pond in our yard and recently a pair of mallard ducks began to hang around. They stay in my yard most of the day and fly away at night. I am not sure what to feed them. I purchase duck food at the pet store but they seem to be just eating the corn out of it and leaving the other seed behind. I hardly think that corn is enough for them. They do seem to be eating something in the stream leading to the pond. Maybe snails? I am not sure. I would like to make sure they are well fed because we want to put our goldfish back into the pond for the summer. OUr goldfish are large but not huge and I don't want them becoming breakfast after all I have had the parents for 2 years now and their babies were born last summer. Can anyone tell me what to put out so Momma and Poppa Duck are not hungry??

Answer 2

In the wild, mallards eat pond vegetation, small invertebrates, frogs, and grain. A mallard in captivity will need access to water, poultry wheat and pellets are a good substitute as they often contain vitamins and minerals for health. A few greens, such as lettuce, spinach and silver-beet will also be appreciated. Access to water is important as too much dry food can swell uncomfortably in the crop, especially in young birds.

Answer 3

Mallard ducks typically eat a varied diet that includes plants, seeds, insects, and small aquatic animals. You can feed them duck pellets, grains, birdseed, and chopped vegetables like peas, lettuce, and corn. Avoid feeding them bread as it lacks essential nutrients and can be harmful to their health.

Answer 4

Mallards eat grasses, fishes, frogs, aquatic plants, small molluscs, and worms.

Answer 5

Corn,wheat,grass