The Canal & River Trust are on a mission to improve the health of wild birds and their habitats so they are asking everyone who feeds the ducks to consider swapping the usual white bread for something a little healthier. To make it easier for you they have even put together a list of alternative duck snacks. Time to raid your cupboards!
It turns out that ducks are quite partial to a sweetcorn. Tinned, frozen or fresh!
As a nation we’re guilty of throwing away a vast amount of lettuce, especially the bagged variety. Instead of consigning it to the bin, rip it into pieces and treat your local ducks.
- Frozen peas and sweetcorn
There’s no need to cook them but make sure you defrost them first!
Flapjacks, rolled oats and even instant porridge oats will be a huge hit with ducks.
Whether you buy bird seed or seeds from the healthy aisle in the supermarket – the ducks will be very grateful for these nutritious nibbles.
Wild ducks will appreciate a handful of leftover rice from a takeaway. Just remember to keep the crispy duck all to yourself. Find out more about keeping ducks healthy
here.
