Why is bread bad for ducks and are peas better?
Why is bread bad for ducks and are peas better?
Honest question since you mentioned it in the sidebar. I've heard about bread being bad, but never about feeding them peas!
It is not really nutritious and so fills the belly with junk food. And if some bread does not get eaten then it can damage the environment.
From what i understand it is not the worst thing to do but every time junk food is not healthy.
And even that explanation is not good...
When feeding ducks i suggest worms or peas. I think peas can often be brought cooled what could be nice in the summerThank you for the explanation! Next time I have a chance to feed ducks, I’ll bring some peas.
I'm guessing peas are good because they are much closer to their natural food of water plants and such but are still presumably sweeter and taste better?
Peas are good for ducks because they are high in niacin. Ducks need higher levels of niacin than chickens so many duck owners give peas as a treat/supplement. My flock gets peas at least once a week. They come running when they see the container I use for their peas because they love them so much.
As for bread, It's like going to dinner at a restaurant and filling up on bread before the main course comes. You're missing out on the healthier stuff. Eating large amounts of bread when ducks are young can result in angel wing too because it keeps them from getting the nutrients they need. So even though small amounts of bread may not be too bad it's better to just avoid it. My ducks favorite treats are lettuce, peas, and halved grapes. Everyone likes those things. They also eat kale , cabbage and spinach. Worms and feeder fish are a special treat for my flock.