Offer Fruits as Occasional Treats

Give ducks small portions of fresh fruit as occasional treats alongside their regular feed. Berries, watermelon, sliced apples, and bananas are all well-received options.

Why It Works

Fruits provide natural sugars for quick energy, plus vitamins and antioxidants that support immune health. As treats, they also serve as effective training rewards and enrichment, encouraging natural foraging behavior without displacing the balanced nutrition from their primary feed.

Tips

• Remove apple seeds and cores before feeding, as seeds contain trace amygdalin.
• Limit fruit to no more than 10% of the overall diet to avoid excess sugar intake.
• Clean up uneaten fruit promptly to prevent attracting pests and mold growth.
• Cut larger fruits into small pieces ducks can swallow easily.