> Kat asked me to post stuff about feeding ducks so here it is. we
> stopped feeding our local ducks bread cause of reading this, but they
> are in hog heaven at the moment cause we have had lots of amazing
> rains and the world here is incredibly lush so i figure they are good
> for now, anyway.
>
> the other day i had to stop the car on the street a block from the
> park cause three ducks were meandering up on the street. it was like
> the book 'make room for ducklings.' i finally had to get out of the
> car and shoo them over to a yard. silly ducks.
>

> betsy
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> copied from this site:
> http://www.liveducks.com/faqs.html
>
> Contrary to popular belief, bread and crackers are a dangerous food
> for ducks - occasional feeding of this is so-so, but your duck will
> suffer malnutrition if proper feeding is ignored. Chocolate is NOT
> safe for ducks and dogs. Avoid nuts and seeds. Duck have a different
> digestive system than most other birds and can't handle many of the
> same foods that are safe for some birds.
>
> What they can eat off the menu: Aside from pelleted mash, their staple
> food (what they eat on a daily basis), they enjoy vegetable trimmings,
> algae, plants, snails, meal worms, night crawlers, coy food, feeder
> goldfish, and expensive landscaping.
>
> Chopped, hard-boiled eggs are good for a treat. Some foods that are OK
> for adults are not particularly safe for a duckling, especially
> anything containing breads and certain dry foods, so check with your
> vet first.
>
> Ducks in the wild eat a variety of plants, insects, and native foods
> that will differ from region and from breed to breed.