Can Ducks Eat Green Beans? The 160 Top Answers

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Raising ducks in your yard is a great way to get fresh eggs, entertainment, and quality compost. But when it comes to a duck’s health, it’s important to know WHAT to feed ducks and what not to feed ducks.

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If you keep your ducks healthy, they will live longer, have better quality eggs and lay MORE duck eggs. Ducks that get sick or are malnourished tend to lay eggs less frequently, and when they do, they can be of poor quality.

So what exactly should you be feeding ducks as a treat? What do ducks eat?

Please remember that regular duck feed is a must for all ducks in your flock. They need the nourishment from it every day. Constant fresh water is also a MUST for the optimal health of your herd.

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✅ Grit: Ducks that have access to dirt will pick up small rocks themselves and do not require additional grit. If your ducks are kept in pens without access to dirt, sprinkle a small amount of grit on their feed once a week.

✅ Oyster shell: Oyster shell is not usually required if your laying hens are fed a high quality laying hen ration. If your ducks are laying pitted or thin-shelled eggs despite a good diet, you can supplement extra calcium with crushed oyster shells.

✅ Brewer’s Yeast: Many people supplement their duck diet with brewer’s yeast. This is best done until your ducks are around 20 weeks old, which is the growth phase when they need extra niacin.

Niacin contributes to good overall health and can be particularly helpful for ducks with leg or foot injuries such as splayed legs.

✅Gro-Gel: This is an important supplement for ducklings but should be stopped once your ducklings are fully grown.

This product can be purchased from hatcheries or online and is most important during the first week of life. This powder is mixed with water to form a green gel and contains important nutrients and vitamins.

✅Apple Cider Vinegar: Many people supplement their ducks’ diets with raw apple cider vinegar. This can help improve the absorption of minerals and vitamins and also helps kill bacteria.

You can mix it with a gallon of water to help when your ducks seem listless or suffer from a loss of appetite.

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vegetables

✅ Lettuce – Ice burgundy in particular should be given in small amounts due to its lower nutritional value. Other varieties are romaine, bib, butter, radicchio, etc.

✅ You can feed other greens, such as kale, in unlimited quantities. You can tear them up and throw them into the water bowl to bring a fun game to your ducks too. Feeding large amounts of lettuce can loosen your ducks’ poop, so keep that in mind.

✅ Weeds – Your ducks will love eating weeds, so next time you’re gardening, save some for your ducks!

Just remember that if you are feeding your ducks weeds, be sure to use weeds from a lawn that has not been chemically treated. The most popular weeds for ducks include clover, dandelion and chickweed.

✅Cucumber – Feed these uncooked, peeled, or unpeeled. Cut into small cubes.

✅Frozen Peas – Fresh or frozen/thawed are best. Canned peas tend to have too much salt for birds. Try keeping a bag of thawed peas in the fridge for treats or to “train” your duckling to go to bed at night.

✅Green Beans – Cut them into small pieces or if you cut beans yourself, give them the ends and tips.

✅Squash – Ducks LOVE pumpkins. You may have to crack open the skin for them, but other than that, they’ll enjoy tearing apart pumpkins for their tasty seeds and flesh.

✅ Root Vegetables – You can feed your ducks most root vegetables (except potatoes, which we’ll get to in a moment).

Just remember that certain root vegetables like carrots and beets contain coloring agents that can temporarily change the color and consistency of your ducks’ droppings. Nothing to worry about!

✅Peppers – Ducks love peppers, but you should only feed them the pulp. Remove the core, stalk and seeds and finely chop the peppers to eliminate the risk of choking.

✅Cabbage – Cabbage is a good choice for ducks. You can feed red or kale, but you should dice or tear it into smaller pieces.

✅ Turnips – Turnips are safe to feed to ducks, but it’s a good idea to boil them first to soften them.

✅Zucchini – Ducks love zucchini. You can shred and freeze zucchini for a tasty summertime treat, or you can feed them raw and unprepared. You can also eat the peels – just make sure you cut them into small cubes.

✅Flowers – There are even certain flowers that ducks can eat. Good options include pansies, clover, and marigolds. Just make sure they haven’t been treated with chemicals like pesticides.

You can also grow your own duck-specific crops like sunflowers, mustard, and white clover.

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✅Tomatoes – All types, just the pulp, NO vines/leaves as they are poisonous to birds. Halved cherry or grape tomatoes are very popular with our ducks.

✅Bananas – Bananas are great treats because they are soft and can be mashed. You can feed these in moderate amounts but should not feed them to younger ducks. Do not feed the shell.

✅ Peaches – Peaches are a great source of nutrients for ducks, as long as they are cut into small pieces or mashed. Remember, ducks don’t have teeth!

✅Apples cider is a mess but ducks love it. Try mixing it with other fruits or vegetables to cut down on the mess a bit.

Leave out the pits, as even a small amount of apple pits can be poisonous. You can feed whole apples, but you need to cut them into small pieces.

✅Grape red or green, cut in half. You can also give them raisins.

✅ Melon cantaloupe, watermelon or honeydew melon are great for cutting into smaller pieces. Our ducks eat the watermelon rind when it is cut into smaller pieces.

✅ Grapes – Just as you would if you were feeding grapes to a small child, if they are large you should cut them in half or quarters before feeding them to ducks.

✅ Berries – Ducks will eat almost any type of berry. They especially love strawberries, but often avoid the green tops for some reason. These are safe for ducks to eat, but they are not usually a favorite food.

✅ Cherries – Cherries are also absolutely harmless for your ducks. Just make sure you remove the bricks.

✅ Pineapple – Pineapple is perfectly safe for your ducks, but you should only feed them fresh and not canned, as this contains too much sugar.

✅ Mango – Mango can be fed to ducks but you need to watch them when they try it for the first time. It can cause allergic reactions in some ducks, but it’s unclear what exactly causes this reaction.

Avoid mango if you don’t have the time to watch your ducks snack, but if feeding this is your favorite food, watch for reactions. If they seem okay, you’re probably safe with future feedings.

✅ Pomegranates – If you have extra pomegranates lying around you can feed them to your ducks.

Remove the yellow, fleshy part of the plant, but the fruit inside is safe to eat, as are the seeds. Just limit the amount of seed you let your ducks eat, as it can compromise the harvest.

Other goodies

The most important thing to remember about these treats is that you don’t want to overdo it. Although these foods are healthy, your ducks should be getting everything they need from their feed.

✅ Eggs – Scrambled or hard boiled, chopped with the shell intact. However, DO NOT give them raw eggs. The shells are a good source of calcium instead of buying oyster shells from the store.

✅ Dry Cat Food – Our ducks love to eat the cat food and will often forgo their own pellets in favor of the salmon flavored cat food. I make sure they don’t get too much of this “treat” so the cats actually get fed.

✅ Rice – Every once in a while, try adding soft cooked rice with other veggies or fruit. Don’t give them uncooked rice as it can expand in their crops when they drink water.

✅ Seeds – Some seeds, like Millet or Sunflower, can be given to Ducks as a limited rare special treat. You can also feed them milo seeds or bird seed.

While seeds can be used like grit, they are not digested well and can fill the crop with material that is not digested or passed through. This can cause serious digestive problems in ducks.

✅ Yoghurt and Cottage Cheese – These foods are high in calcium and protein, which are good for your growing ducks. Greek whole milk yogurt is a great way to add parasite-fighting probiotics to your ducks’ diet.

You can feed other types of cheese besides grated cheese, but you need to make sure that it is grated. This will make it easier for your ducks to swallow. Keep in mind that dairy of any kind can cause your ducks to have smellier poop!

✅ Bugs – Ducks especially love snails – a bonus if you’re trying to get rid of some in your garden as your ducks won’t scratch and ruin your plants as much as chickens – but they will eat other bugs too.

Some good options are maggots and crickets. You can purchase live crickets at bait stores, pet stores, and feed stores.

✅ Earthworms and Mealworms – You can feed these live, frozen or dried. Your ducks might even find some themselves when hanging out outdoors! Mealworms are high in protein and your ducks will love them.

✅ Floating Fish Food – As long as you have ducks over a week old, you can safely feed them floating fish food.

Normally, you should opt for koi food that contains 30% protein as well as useful vitamins. This can be lined in ball or stick form and is UV resistant so you can leave it outside. Catfish food is another viable option.

✅Shrimp – Ducks love to eat dehydrated shrimp. They float easily in water, making them easy for your ducks to find, and they’re also easy to digest.

✅Herbs – There are certain herbs that your ducks will absolutely love. These can usually be fed in unlimited amounts, but you should always do some research to make sure they’re safe for ducks before giving them unrestricted access.

Some good herbs to feed your ducks include dill, sage, basil, parsley, oregano, mint, calendula, and marjoram.

✅Live Fish – Okay, this might be harder if you don’t have a large pond for your ducks, but if you’re able to put a few forage goldfish, minnows, or guppies in your duck’s swimming area, they’ll do it for you absolutely love.

Not only are fish a great, natural source of protein for your ducks, but they will also have endless hours of fun looking for the fish in the water.

✅Cooked Rice, Pasta or Oatmeal – You need to be careful how many carbs you feed your ducks, but generally small amounts of these foods are fine.

You should make sure they are fully cooked and try to only feed them to your ducks in winter as that is when they need the extra energy.

Whole wheat pasta and brown rice are always better than the white varieties. If you feed oatmeal, make sure it’s unflavored.

✅Broken Corn – Broken corn is safe to feed to ducks in moderation, as are wheat, barley, and grains. Some people feed whole corn to their ducks, but there is a large group of people who are against it

There are benefits to both – while the corn is easier to digest when it’s cracked, the oils on the outside of the whole corn can benefit your ducks. Do what you feel is best for your particular herd.

✅Nuts – You can feed your ducks pieces of nuts or hearts. However, you should make sure that these do not contain any flavorings, salt or coatings.

You should also make sure these are very small so you don’t have to worry about your ducks choking. They are high in fat, so feed nuts sparingly.

✅Algae – Algae is a great natural food for ducks. It is nutrient dense and contains plenty of the amino acids your ducks diet needs for healthy immune function and energy levels. While the algae growing on your duck pond will likely be eaten up fairly quickly, you can also add algae pellets or tablets.

What not to feed ducks

Here are some things not to feed ducklings, adult ducks, or wild ducks.

These can cause digestive problems or be outright toxic to your ducks. If you’ve fed these to your ducks before with no problems, consider yourself very fortunate.

❌Bread, Fries, Crackers Packed with carbohydrates that ducks don’t need, bread, although soft, can become dense in ducks’ stomachs. Ducks can also feast on this “tasty” treat and end up with an impaired harvest. Impaired harvest can lead to death!

❌Onions– Sometimes they cause diarrhea or vomiting. It is best not to give your ducks onions.

In severe cases — for example, if your ducks are repeatedly fed onions — your ducks can develop a blood disorder known as hemolytic anemia, which can lead to death.

❌Spinach – While most green vegetables are not only safe but also extremely healthy, for your ducks, try to avoid spinach.

Spinach can affect a duck’s ability to absorb calcium, which can lead to egg attachment and other laying problems. Instead, feed them dark greens like romaine lettuce or kale.

❌Avocados– All parts of the avocado including the flesh, pits, skin and even parts of the tree are highly toxic to ducks! Leave the guacamole out of their pens, please.

❌Raw Potatoes – Boiled potatoes are safe to feed your ducks, but raw potatoes should be avoided. This applies to any animal you feed, but raw potatoes contain solanine, which can be deadly.

The same theory applies to foods like green tomatoes and eggplant. They also cannot be fed the leaves or stems of these fruits.

❌Citrus fruits – Your duck may not necessarily show side effects from consuming citrus fruits, but they may reject citrus fruits in favor of other foods. Citrus fruits are very acidic and often a duck’s delicate digestive system just can’t handle it.

❌Chocolate – Chocolate is an absolute no go when it comes to your duck. It can affect your bird’s digestive system, leading to diarrhea and vomiting. It can later lead to seizures and death.

❌Dried Beans – While cooked or sprouted beans are perfectly safe for your ducks, you should avoid feeding them uncooked or dried beans. As with other animals, this can be poisonous.

❌Sugary, Salty, High Fat Foods – If it’s not healthy for a human, it’s not healthy for your ducks either. Even small amounts of these foods will have a negative impact on your duck’s health.

Anything fried contains way too much oil/fat for your duck. Canned vegetables contain too much salt. Canned or pickled fruit contains too much sugar.

❌Anything You Wouldn’t Eat Yourself – As a consequence of the above point, you should never feed your duck anything that you wouldn’t feel safe eating yourself. If it’s spoiled, moldy, or smelly, don’t feed it to your duck!

Not only can it stunt your ducks’ growth, but it can also attract pests like rodents — or worse, predators who will come after your duck later. Moldy bread in particular can be dangerous as it can cause aspergillosis, a deadly pneumonia.

Ducks that consume these foods can become obese and have other health problems, and they usually die at a younger age. These are just NOT HEALTHY.

This list will give you some ideas on what to feed your ducks as treats and what to avoid. Did any of these articles surprise you? Be sure to pin this for later!

Have you ever wondered if your chickens would like green beans?

In the country, people are used to waking up to the sleep alarm of chickens. The morning roost we hear from these chickens is their excitement for breakfast and for getting out of their coop for free range fun and a short flight.

The chicken gets ready to lay eggs in the morning while singing this egg song. You will find them getting rowdy if they are not let out of their pen. Many people find a chicken crow irritating because many take it as an alarm clock since it happens so early in the morning. But chickens don’t just crow in the morning. They sleep about 12-15 times a day. The days may get long with the constant noise, but we still need them to provide our vitamins and minerals. These winged, short-flight birds are noisy but essential to our survival because they provide food. For this reason, they are grown in large quantities. If you wish to turn down the sound of their crowing, this is not possible as this is a natural behavior. However, you can black out her stable with a box and tie a collar around her neck.

To keep your chicken healthy, you need to keep feeding them sprouts and green beans. These are full of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Also remember that healthy chicken treats need to be given in moderation with the rest of the chicken feed. Follow the 90/10 rule of feeding 90% chicken feed and 10% healthy treats every day. Additionally, if you feed them green beans, which are packed with vitamin C, protein, and minerals, they will develop a liking for green beans and will crave more. Chickens eat green beans and they are good for them as beans contain protein, vitamin C and minerals. As long as the green beans on offer are fresh and plain, it’s fine to feed these to your chicken. It has also been found that it is better to serve them cooked than raw. The reason for this is that raw beans in general contain certain toxins known as lectins which, if consumed in excess, can cause digestive problems in your chickens.

Chickens avoid plants that are poisonous to them. If you are unsure whether to feed your chickens raw or cooked green beans, it’s better to play it safe and offer them both cooked beans and cooked feed. Green beans are a treat for your birds or chickens, but it is recommended to feed them cooked green beans. Green beans contain a natural toxic element called lectins, which is toxic to chickens when served raw or undercooked. It is better to cook the raw beans thoroughly before serving this feed to your flock.

To learn more fun facts about animals you can also visit Can Chickens Eat Cherries and Can Chickens Eat Raisins.

Are Frozen Green Beans Good for Chickens?

Frozen green beans that are cooked can be given to your chickens in small amounts for consumption. Uncooked frozen green beans should be avoided. You enjoy them raw, but too many raw seeds can become toxic to your flock.

If you feed them raw frozen green beans, they will be exposed to a toxic element called lectins, which is naturally present in raw green beans. It is better to give them seeds to eat raw in moderation. Feed your flock cooked green beans, edibles, veggies like broccoli, carrots, squash, chard, cilantro, thyme, basil, roses, and ferns. Chickens are foragers in nature. Chickens cannot eat, or tend to avoid, plants or plants that are no good or poisonous to them.

Can Baby Chickens Eat Cooked Green Beans?

Young or baby chickens, whether hens or roosters, are called chicks. They are cute and adorable winged birds. Baby chickens are hyperactive and tend to eat what their mother eats. Yes, it is safe to serve some cooked green beans to a baby chicken, but baby chickens or hens should not be fed beans as frequently, even if they are cooked. In moderation, green beans serve as a treat. You can feed your chickens food, fruit, or fruit peels like banana peels. Chickens love bananas and the best part is that they can eat this fruit and the peel raw, meaning you don’t have to cook or boil a banana when feeding chickens.

Overripe bananas are a great food source for your flock, chicks, including chickens, roosters, and baby chickens. Don’t feed your chickens green potato skins, dry or raw beans, candy, or rotten food. Always cook the green beans before serving them to your birds. Before serving your chickens with green beans, be sure to wash them thoroughly after sourcing fresh beans as they may be covered in mud or chemicals. Do not give canned or canned green beans. After washing, cut off the top of the beans and cut the beans into a smaller size, usually three to four parts. This makes it easier for chickens to eat and cook faster. After cutting the green beans, put them in plain water to boil. Boil them for 10-15 minutes. Cooking the green beans destroys the toxic compound in the beans and is easy for chickens to eat. After they are cooked, rinse them with fresh, plain water and let them cool. Serve as soon as it’s cold enough for your chicken to eat the green beans.

What nutrition do green beans provide chickens?

Chickens can develop a great fondness for green beans if you serve them daily. They are good for them when properly cooked and served. They have many vitamins and minerals for your bird’s health. They contain fiber, protein, carbohydrates, water, fat, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. It’s okay to let them eat cooked green beans, however, half-cooked or undercooked beans are toxic to chickens.

You can also add other foods to your bird’s diet, including vegetables, lettuce, seeds, and fruits. Chickens love bananas. Feeding your chicken dark leafy greens results in richer, darker yolks. Lettuce, turnip greens, Swiss chard, and kale are also some good green options. Strawberries, watermelons and blueberries can serve as healthy and nutritious snacks for your chickens. Feeding your chickens a wholesome, balanced and healthy diet is easy and possible when you follow the 90/10 rule. Start with a full feeding and stay alert and careful not to over-treat your chickens. When offering them treats, choose healthy, nutritious, and wholesome treats that complement the chickens’ diet. Make sure any food you serve them is in moderation.

How do you feed your chicken green beans?

Green beans can be slightly toxic when served raw to your chickens. Therefore, always serve them cooked green beans. Uncooked green beans contain toxins, including lectins, which can cause digestive problems in your birds if consumed in excess. Obtain fresh beans and do not buy canned, canned, frozen, or green beans that are preserved in salt or other additives. Also, don’t serve your birds green beans, which are beginning to spoil, because then they’ll start to discolor and become slimy. Do not offer your birds anything spoiled. Spoiled feed is toxic to your birds. Buy fresh and organic beans and wash them thoroughly before cooking. Boil them in water as this will remove the toxic elements from the green beans. Washing also ensures that all of the dirt and debris is removed from the beans, vegetables, or fruits.

After washing the beans, cut off the tops because when the nutrients are low, the tops of the beans are sharp and hard and can choke your chicken. After that, cut the beans into thirds as this will help in faster cooking. The beans will also be easier for your chickens to eat. After cutting, boil the beans in clean and fresh water for 10 minutes. Keep the temperature at 212 F (100 C). At this temperature, the toxic elements in the green beans are destroyed. Then carefully remove them from the water, drain and give them adequate time to cool. Once cool and cold enough, serve them to your chickens. They will enjoy the treat because it improves their health by providing them much-needed vitamin C.

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In addition to their laying hen feed, backyard ducks can eat a wide range of fruit and vegetables, whole grains and meat or fish. A varied diet with healthy treats not only makes life more interesting for them, but makes the ducks healthier and their eggs more nutritious. It also ensures nothing is wasted. Our ducks are regularly fed kitchen and garden waste, both raw and cooked. With a few exceptions, they can eat anything that is not moldy or spoiled. Wilted, bruised, or bug-eaten produce is fine, as is stale grain.

Treats for your ducks should be limited to no more than 10% of their daily diet, although “green” treats such as weeds, cut grass, lettuce, chard, etc. can be fed in unlimited amounts. Ducks can also eat a variety of healthy treats, as long as they are cut into very small pieces or are soft or mushy to prevent choking. Make sure your ducks of all ages always have fresh water and sand (grit, pebbles or small stones) to help them digest the food. You’ll find your ducks love it when you toss chopped veggies or fruit into their water tub.

Here are some ideas for nutritious treats:

If you ask most birders when they had their first face-to-face encounter with a wild bird, many would probably say it was when they were children feeding the ducks at a local park or pond. Many conservationists and city officials debate whether or not feeding wild birds is a good idea. If, despite this disagreement, you feel like giving ducks or geese a few treats, it helps to know what foods are healthy choices.

Debate on feeding wild birds

The question of whether it’s okay to feed ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl is a controversial one among birders, conservationists, and park officials. There are many myths about feeding wild birds: some believe that feeding the birds will stop their migration. Whether they are hand-fed or not, some waterbird species are already non-migratory, living in city parks and similar bird habitats.

Some people believe in the misconception that waterfowl don’t have their natural food on hand in parks and city ponds. In reality, they are able to fend for themselves, finding their food in the wild and not requiring human handouts to survive no matter the time of year or how much they beg for treats.

On one thing, experts agree that overfeeding is unhealthy and can lead to excessive litter and pollution that can destroy habitats and harm birds and other wildlife. In addition, leftover food can attract rodents, create unpleasant odors and spread disease. Some birds that are fed too often can become aggressive and can become a nuisance if they overpopulate a small area.

Bird watchers also agree that when you need to give ducks or other wild birds a treat—and no notices or local ordinances prevent you—then nutritious treats are your best bet.

1:07 Watch now: What do ducks eat?

Avoid duck feed

The most common things people feed to ducks and waterfowl are often the least nutritious and the most unhealthy. Bread, chips, crackers, donuts, cereal, popcorn and similar bread-like products or junk food waste are not the right food for birds.

Feeding duck bread is bad because the feed has little nutritional value and can affect the ducklings’ growth. The uneaten remains often foul waterways and attract vermin and other pests. Some people feed ducks their stale or moldy bread that should never be fed to the birds: several types of mold can be fatal to waterfowl.

Good feed for ducks

Luckily, you can offer many other healthy, safe, and nutritious foods to omnivorous birds like ducks, geese, and swans. The best feed contains nutrients, minerals and vitamins that birds need for healthy growth and development. Many of these foods are similar to the insects, molluscs, seeds, grains, and plants that the birds themselves forage for. The best foods include:

broken corn

Wheat, barley or similar grains

Oats (uncooked; rolled or quick)

Rice (plain white or brown, cooked or uncooked, whole or instant)

Milo seeds

Birdseed (any kind or mix)

Grapes (halved or quartered if very large)

Nut hearts or pieces (any kind but without salt, coating, or flavoring)

Frozen peas or corn (thawed, no need to cook)

Earthworms (fish bait or dug up from the garden)

Mealworms (fresh or dried)

Chopped lettuce or other vegetables or salad mixes

Vegetable scraps or peels (cut into small pieces)

Duck feed pellets or poultry starter pellets are other great options. Poultry feed is available from farmers or farm supply stores. These pellets are the same foods that some parks and zoos may offer in coin-operated machines.

Figure: The Spruce / Hugo Lin

Tips for feeding ducks

If you choose to feed the ducks or waterfowl at local ponds, rarely do so. An occasional visit here or there is better than regular visits. If you feed them regularly, they are likely to be overfeeding. Other tips are:

Stop feeding the birds if they seem disinterested or leave the food uneaten. Leftover food can rot quickly and attract unwanted pests.

Avoid feeding the ducks when other visitors are already offering treats: too much food can lead to health problems and uneaten leftovers.

Ducks don’t chew. Regardless of what food you offer, only offer food in bite-sized pieces that the birds can easily consume without choking or fighting.

Be wary of birds approaching you; they can become aggressive, especially larger waterfowl such as swans and geese.

Litter can harm birds and the environment; Dispose of all trash properly, including bags, zip ties, plastic clips, and any unsuitable or moldy debris.

Do not allow pets or children to chase or disturb the ducks, especially young birds or families. It can stress the birds or cause injury (both to you and the birds).

Be aware of local ordinances and obey laws that restrict or prohibit feeding ducks or waterfowl. Failure to comply with the law may result in fines or penalties.

If you go to a park or lake that is full of ducks, it’s common to see people feeding them. Most often, people feed duck bread. If you raise ducks yourself, you already know that bread is a terrible food for all waterfowl. It offers no nutritional value and can even stunt a duck’s growth and development rate.

So what exactly can you feed a duck? Frankly, ducks can eat a wide variety of foods; Bread just isn’t one of them. Being omnivores, ducks enjoy eating fruits, vegetables, seafood, some animal proteins, grains, and other plants, including common weeds and many flowers.

To give you a good idea of ​​the diverse diet ducks can digest, we’ve rounded up 55 foods that are duck-friendly and ideal for duck-billed waterfowl. They are divided into categories to make it easier for you to browse them, e.g. E.g. fruits, vegetables, proteins​​etc.

Does the product for a duck have to be fresh?

People generally only want to eat fresh, ripe products. If fruits or vegetables sit for a while, they are no longer as tasty and fresh as we prefer. Likewise, unripe fruit is usually rejected in favor of perfectly ripe ones.

But ducks aren’t nearly as picky as humans. You can offer your duck products that are no longer fresh. Browned bananas won’t upset your duck. They also pose no health risk, so you can use your ducks to clean up your extra food waste!

Foods You Can Safely Feed a Duck

All of the following foods can be safely offered to a duck without worrying about health effects. These foods provide ducks with all the essential nutrients that make them healthy, not just tasty!

fruit

Fruit is great food for a duck. They are packed with vitamins and minerals that can contribute to good health for any duck. However, not every fruit is safe to feed a duck.

You should avoid citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, limes, and oranges. These foods interfere with a duck’s ability to absorb calcium and can result in eggs with thin shells. Also, citrus fruits are difficult for ducks to digest, so feeding a duck citrus fruit often results in stomach pain and can even cause acid reflux.

Avocados are another fruit to avoid. No part of the avocado plant or fruit should be offered as they are poisonous to ducks. Fruits with stone pits are also of concern due to their cyanide content. However, you can still feed them safely if you are careful to remove the pips and seeds first.

You can offer your duck the following fruits without hesitation:

bananas

blackberries

blueberries

Cantaloupe melon

Grapes

Melon Peaches

pears

plums

raspberries

strawberries

watermelon

vegetables

Vegetables, like fruits, are full of essential nutrients. Many vegetables are perfectly safe for ducks to eat, although there are a few that you must avoid.

Spinach is another food that, like citrus fruits, can block calcium absorption. Iceberg lettuce is also a poor choice simply because it offers no real nutritional value, although other types of lettuce make great fodder for ducks.

All members of the nightshade family should be avoided. That means no potatoes, rhubarb, green tomatoes, or eggplant. Every part of these plants is poisonous to ducks, including the stems, leaves, and flesh of the vegetable.

Instead, share this wide variety of veggies with your ducks:

beets

broccoli

cabbage

carrots

chard

collards

Corn

cucumber

Kale Salad

parsnips

Peas

radish

To squeeze

sweet potatoes

beets

zucchini

grains

Many grains are safe for ducks. While white grains won’t harm your ducks, whole grains are generally considered more nutritious. However, you should avoid feeding your ducks salty grains like crackers. Ducks can actually die from an overdose of salt.

Grains containing fat or sugar should also be excluded from a duck’s diet. These foods can easily lead to weight gain, which puts too much strain on a duck’s legs. And bread should never be fed to a duck. It can make them ill and quickly leads to weight gain.

You can safely share these grains with your duck:

alfalfa

Brown rice

millet

mung bean oats

Andean millet

wheatberry

whole wheat pasta

other plants

Ducks are not very picky eaters, and they will eat a wide range of plants that most humans don’t touch. For example, most weeds are edible for ducks. Also, all of the herbs we use are safe for ducks. They can also eat many types of flowers.

Try one of these plants as a snack for your duck:

Common weed

kitchen herbs

marigolds

Nasturtium Roses

sunflowers

violet

proteins

While you probably shouldn’t feed your duck steak, it’s safe to eat a lot of proteins, including live ones like worms and small fish. You can even give your ducks leftovers that contain meat. Many ducks also love scrambled eggs.

However, you should not offer your duck any nuts or large seeds. These are too difficult for a duck to digest and can even pose a choking hazard since ducks swallow their food whole. That means proteins should also be cut into manageable portions before giving them to your duck.

Try one of these protein sources for your duck:

Boiled Eggs

boiled fish

grilling

worms

forage fish

Lobster shell mealworms (live or dried)

leftover meat

minnows

shrimp shells

snails

Conclusion

Ducks tolerate a very varied diet. In fact, this is how you can help your ducks thrive! As omnivores, they can eat a wide variety of foods, from vegetables and grains to proteins like meat and seafood. Still, you must be careful not to feed your duck anything that might be poisonous. Just because it can eat most foods you eat doesn’t mean all foods you eat are safe for ducks. Citrus fruits, for example, are great for humans but can cause acid reflux in ducks and even lead to thin-shelled eggs. As long as you come back to this list for reference and make sure it’s safe before offering any new food to your ducks, you should be good to go.

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Part of the joy of raising backyard ducks is watching them roam your yard to explore, happily searching for bugs and nibbling on grass, weeds and plants. But your yard can pose significant hazards to your ducks if you’re not careful.

In general, animals know which plants are poisonous and instinctively stay away from them. Harmful plants usually taste bitter. After trying one, young ducks learn which ones to avoid. Common shrubs and bushes that you may have in your garden that may be toxic include azalea, bleeding heart, boxwood, castor, clematis, honeysuckle, ivy, delphinium, mountain laurel, nightshade, oak, oleander, pokeweed, rhododendron, wisteria and yew .

There are many edible flowers, but also some poisonous ones, including buttercups, daffodils, irises, lilies, lilies of the valley, lupins, poppies, sweet peas, and tulips. Most weeds and herbs are harmless to your ducks, but spurge, pennyroyal, and vetch can all be poisonous.

(Note: These lists are not all-inclusive and you should consult one of the more detailed lists in the references below if you are concerned about what is growing in your garden.)

Chances are that if your ducks find enough weeds and grass to eat they won’t bother potentially dangerous plants, so I wouldn’t recommend chopping down the oak trees along the front of your property or uprooting your boxwood hedge, but if you have new ones Making landscape designs, it is advisable to choose safe options.

In your vegetable garden, rhubarb, white potato plants, stems and leaves of eggplant and tomatoes belong to the nightshade family and all contain toxins. Onions can also be poisonous in large quantities. Do not use slug pellets, pesticides or other chemical applications in your garden. Your ducks will help fight snails and eat many of the nasty garden bugs for you. Of course, you most likely want to fence off your yard so your ducks don’t eat everything and leave you nothing.

Aside from poisonous plants, there are other things to worry about in the typical backyard environment. Many city dwellers treat their lawns and gardens with fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides that can be harmful to ducks, as well as rat poison and mole bait. If you keep ducks and let them roam freely in your yard, you should avoid treating the grass. Your ducks will help you control the weeds and will be happy to find dandelions, chickweed and other duck delicacies (aka weeds).

Rock salt and ice melt products, as well as antifreeze and motor oil, can also be problematic if your ducks ingest these substances, so avoid using them in areas your ducks can access.

Puddles of stagnant water (in birdbaths, old tires, tanks, or even puddles) can breed botulism-causing bacteria or blue-green algae, both of which are often fatal to ducks, so you should remove all sources of stagnant water from the area.

Also note that ducks are susceptible to lead, zinc, and copper poisoning. Make sure your yard is free of washers, nails, screws, scrap metal and the like that the ducks could step on and injure their feet or accidentally choke on.

Ducks generally don’t pay attention to where they are going and often trip over objects on the ground. Any sharp rocks, pieces of metal, fence or glass, sharp pine cones, boards or branches should be removed from your yard to avoid lacerations and foot injuries.

Once you’ve duck-proofed your yard, your flock will surely enjoy exploring and enjoying the fresh air, sunlight, and good food.

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Who here still remembers going to the park as a child to feed the ducks? i know i do! I always looked forward to that. I vividly remember throwing bread to the ducks one day after preschool and leaning over the edge so far I fell into the pond! I’m sure it scared my mom, but I was even more upset that my favorite Strawberry Shortcake dress got all wet. Falling in the pond didn’t put off my love for ducks! Where am I going with this? Oh yes – feeding the ducks!

The wild ducks like all those stale bits of bread, but they’re definitely not good for them. It’s the equivalent of someone throwing potato chips at you — they might be tasty, but they’re all empty calories. What’s worse, especially for ducks in the wild, all those empty calories slow them down and make it harder to outrun predators. It also fills them up so they don’t eat the things they need, like veggies and bugs.

So we shouldn’t feed ducks things like bread, pasta, and crackers (salted crackers like Ritz are especially bad because ducks shouldn’t have salt) – what can we give them as treats? First, remember that treats are just that—treats. Quality duck feed should make up the majority of your duck’s diet. Click here for tips on feeding your garden ducks. If you already keep chickens, you’ll be familiar with many of these healthy treats, as ducks and chickens have similar diets.

My duck’s absolute favorite treat is mealworms – most insect species are high in protein and make an excellent treat for ducks. Another great source of protein your ducks will love is feeder goldfish or minnows. Put a few of these in your pond or water bowl and stand back because the water will fly! Other protein snacks to try are plain yogurt and scrambled eggs.

The other treat I’m crazy about is romaine lettuce. Most days I pull out a head of lettuce to feed the rabbits. The ducks understood this little routine and will follow me as I go about my morning chores, croaking at me non-stop and letting me know it’s not just the rabbits who love salad. They are so cute, I always peel some leaves for them. Most types of lettuce are great for them, but avoid iceberg lettuce as it has limited nutritional value.

You can grow many healthy treats for your ducks right in your backyard. Information on gardening for your pets can be found here

Vegetables, herbs, and weeds make great treats for ducks. Tear up pieces of wheatgrass, dandelion greens, or fresh herbs like oregano, rosemary, basil, mint, calendula, or parsley and let them float in your water bowl or pool. They will have a great time fishing out their treats. The only thing to watch out for is when you pick things like dandelions from your garden, make sure they haven’t been treated with weed killers or pesticides.

Fruit – There are many fruits your ducks will enjoy such as tomatoes, chopped grapes, berries, watermelon, cantaloupe and banana. Almost all fruits are healthy for ducks, fruits that should be avoided are citrus fruits (too much acid for their digestive system) and avocados (all parts are toxic to birds). Watermelon is my duck’s favorite treat on a hot summer day!

Vegetables – Fresh vegetables can be fed to your ducks daily, some favorites include corn, peas, beans, cucumbers, cabbage and broccoli. Almost all vegetables are good for your ducks, but the ones to avoid are onions and spinach. Peas are a great natural source of niacin, which is especially important when they are young.

Grains – Warm oatmeal is a delicious treat on a cold winter morning. It’s okay to occasionally give your ducks a special treat with whole wheat bread, rice, or pasta, but don’t make it a routine treat

Ducks are almost always present at the ponds of local parks, bringing nature right into the heart of the city. Feeding ducks is something that can be done at any age – with young children and grandparents alike.

Feeding ducks and other waterfowl such as geese, swans, coots and moorhens is a great activity for children, introducing them to nature and fostering a lifelong love and respect for wild animals.

What do ducks eat?

The natural diet of ducks and other waterfowl consists of aquatic plants such as marshweed, seeds, insects, worms, small water snails and amphibians, and even crustaceans such as crayfish. You may see ducks, swans and other birds crouching in the water and feeding from below – this is their natural way of feeding and the variety of food they eat gives them a balanced diet that keeps them healthy.

What to feed ducks

According to the Canal and River Trust, the best foods to feed ducks are:

Sweetcorn – canned, frozen, or fresh is fine, just make sure you thaw frozen corn.

– Canned, frozen or fresh is fine, just make sure you thaw frozen corn. Lettuce – All types of lettuce leaves are fine as long as they haven’t become slimy.

– All types of lettuce leaves are fine as long as they haven’t become slimy. Peas – You don’t have to cook them, but thaw frozen peas before feeding them to ducks.

– You don’t have to cook them, but thaw frozen peas before feeding them to ducks. Oats – Oatmeal and even instant oatmeal work well for feeding ducks. You can even feed them small pieces of flatbread as long as not too much sugar is added.

– Oatmeal and even instant oatmeal work well for feeding ducks. You can even feed them small pieces of flatbread as long as not too much sugar is added. Seeds – Bird seeds or store-bought seeds for human consumption are fine. Seeds are very nutritious and are snapped up.

– Bird seed or store-bought seeds for human consumption are fine. Seeds are very nutritious and are snapped up. Rice – both cooked and uncooked rice is fine.

Should I feed ducks bread?

Traditionally, many of us would feed ducks bread, especially stale bread that we didn’t want to eat anymore. Taking the kids to the park with an old loaf of bread was a great way to spend a few hours outside.

However, in recent years it has been found that bread is not good for ducks. This is because bread is not particularly nutritious. While the bread itself is not dangerous to ducks, it fills them up and means the ducks are less likely to eat natural sources of nutritious food, keeping them healthy. Ducks fed bread can become malnourished and even overweight over time – poor malnutrition can lead to deformed wings that prevent ducks from flying. If you feed moldy food to ducks, they can become unwell and sometimes even develop lung disease.

An additional problem with feeding ducks bread is that leftover food can attract rats and potentially spread disease.

According to the RSPB, it is fine to feed ducks very small amounts of bread, but by and large bread should be avoided along with chips, crackers, cereal, sweets and moldy foods.

How to feed ducks

Always supervise children when feeding ducks and encourage them to be safe around the water – don’t let them get too close to the ducks or the water. Encourage them to scatter food on the surface of the water rather than on land, as bringing ducks to eat on land is believed to expose them to predators. Feed ducks small amounts and make sure they eat everything before adding more to avoid food waste build-up.

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Next time you think about feeding ducks your crappy stale bread, don’t. Feed them peas.

Bread offers very little nutrition and, if strewn on the floor, can contribute to the spread of disease. Peas, on the other hand, offer plenty of vitamins and minerals and are just as loved by ducks.

Just check out this recent video of the Redditor coliverse ducks. When it comes to legumes, these ducks are voracious beasts.

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According to Coliverse, this video is natural for his Pepe and Arnold, the ducks in the video:

“This video shows the normal reaction of ducks to peas. They yell at us if we don’t give them peas by lunchtime, so they get a small bowl of peas every day,” Coliverse said to Mashable in a direct message.

Pepe and Arnold have more personality than the average duck:

People took to Twitter to support peas, even as they questioned the duck’s feeding methods:

Now excuse me while I load my legume lunch.

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feed ducks

Feed your duck a complete and balanced diet to ensure they live a long and happy life. Ducks should be fed commercial, age-appropriate food as their main diet.

Up to three weeks of age

Duck starter crumbles are ideal. This is a nutrient dense feed with a protein content of around 18-20%. Avoid chicken feed at this age – they lack some of the nutrients growing ducks need.

3 – 20 weeks old

Ducklings can now be fed a high quality rearing feed suitable for ducks or pullets. The protein content for this food should be around 15%.

20 weeks and older

The ducks can now be fed a high quality laying or rearing feed suitable for adult ducks or chickens. Pellets or mixed grains are best. They also need daily access to shell grits as a source of calcium to ensure strong shell eggs.

vegetables and fruit

Ducks delight in vegetables and fruit to supplement their pellet or grain diet.

Below is a list of vegetables and fruits that are safe for ducks:

cucumber

zucchini

Kale

broccoli

carrot

cabbage

Corn

Peas

Berry

banana

Seeds and pomes (without seeds)

watermelon

pears.

Foods that should NOT be fed to ducks include:

citrus fruits

mangoes

avocado

spinach

Bread (too much is bad for the duck’s health)

iceberg lettuce

rhubarb

aubergine

green tomatoes.

Ducks also need plenty of clean water to wash down their food with. Make sure the food and water bowls are close together.

If you notice your duck changing their eating habits, please consult a veterinarian for more information.

Home Food What chickens should not eat

What shouldn’t chickens eat?

Chickens will eat practically anything. But it’s important to know what’s good for them and what’s not.

There is a lot of conflicting information about what chickens should and shouldn’t eat. I found it very confusing when I started. Where did the information come from and which was correct? Because clearly not everything could be right. Through experience and research, I have found that there are actually very few foods that kill chickens. Some will not do them much good and others can make them sick if eaten in very large quantities. But very few are actually fatal.

Still, my research has shown that some foods are potential killers for your chickens. So here are the five foods your chickens should never eat.

1. Never allow your chickens to eat dried or raw beans.

Dried beans are known to cause very serious illness and even death in adult humans.(1) They are always fatal to chickens.

Kidney beans are the worst offenders, but any bean that hasn’t been properly cooked is potentially fatal to your chickens.

What is the problem?

Beans contain a toxin called phytohemagglutinin, which is always fatal to poultry.

The disease occurs after eating only three or four beans and progresses very rapidly, killing in just an hour.

Once eaten there is nothing left to save the bird(2).

How to prevent it?

You’ll probably avoid them anyway, but to be safe, keep any bean plants out of your chickens’ path.

Do you have such plants? Keep your chickens away!

Any beans that you plan to give to your chickens should be thoroughly cooked. Soaking alone isn’t enough, nor is cooking in a crockpot or slow cooker. They don’t reach high enough temperatures to deactivate the toxins.

You should also not use dried beans for sprouting. Seeds, like sprouted lentils, are healthy and do not pose a risk of poisoning.

To make them safe for both humans and chickens, beans should be soaked in cold water for at least five hours — preferably longer. Then, discard the water, rinse the beans thoroughly, and quickly cook them in fresh water for at least 30 minutes.

Once cooked, they can be added to any recipe or given to your chickens.

So…

2. Chickens shouldn’t eat anything moldy.

would you eat this tomato Or give to your family?

Didn’t think so. Then don’t give it to your chickens.

Some forms are of course good. Penicillin was developed from a mold and some cheeses were intentionally injected with mold.

But others, including the mold that grows on berry fruits, produce toxins, and it’s not possible to tell which molds are good and which are toxic.

Some, particularly Aspergillus flavus, the mold that grows on nuts, corn, and apples, produce a toxin called aflatoxin that is known to contribute to the development of liver cancer in humans and animals.(3)

How to prevent it?

It’s simple – don’t feed your chickens food that shows signs of mold or is rotten in any way.

Equally important is ensuring that your flock’s feed does not become wet, which is one of the breeding grounds for mold and its toxins to thrive.

Remember – moldy feed can be deadly.

3. Parts of the avocado should not be eaten by chickens.

Avocado is controversial. You will find information all over the internet categorically stating that avocados whole are poisonous to chickens.

That’s not exactly correct.

It is true to say that chickens are particularly susceptible to the avocado-borne toxin called persin.

In large doses, persin causes heart problems in birds, followed by respiratory problems. It can cause death in less than 48 hours.(4)

Persin is carried primarily in the skin and pit of the avocado (and the rind and leaves of the tree, if you have one).

The meat has less persin, but it still contains some because persin is fat-soluble and leaches from the stone into the meat.

How to prevent it?

Avocado is actually an excellent source of nutrients, including iron, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. But you have to balance this with the fact that it contains toxins that are potentially fatal to chickens.

If for some reason you want your chickens to eat avocado, only give them the pulp, and even then in large measure.

I personally wouldn’t give my chickens avocados anyway – I like them too much myself.

4. Chickens should not eat green potatoes or green tomatoes.

My chickens love mashed potatoes. They would eat it until it came out of their little chicken ears.

I feed them in moderation. Leftover cooked potatoes (including potato skins) are fine for chickens, but they contain very few nutrients, so they’re not among the best treats.

However, green potatoes are a different matter altogether.

Don’t feed your chickens potatoes that have turned green and sprouted.

The toxins found in green potatoes and green tomatoes are called solanine and chaconine, both of which are found in the skin, pulp, and sprouts.

Therefore, any green part of a potato is poisonous to your chickens, as are unripe green tomatoes.(5)

Solanine isn’t altered by cooking, so don’t think cooking up some green potatoes for your flock is okay. It won’t be. It will cause drowsiness, paralysis, and eventually death.

Hands off.

How to prevent it?

Potatoes turn green when exposed to light, so make sure to keep them in a cool, dark place.

If you find some leftover potatoes that have already turned green or sprouted, do not feed them to your chickens even if you cook them. And don’t throw green peels on the compost heap if your chickens have access to them.

Green tomatoes should also be avoided, but are slightly different in the sense that the solanine content they contain is greatly reduced after ripening.

They can then be fed to your herd, although as with anything, they should be given in moderation.

5. Chickens shouldn’t eat chocolate.

It’s pretty well known these days that chocolate is harmful to some mammals, especially dogs and cats.

But did you know that it can also be deadly for your chickens?

Theobromine and caffeine are the toxic ingredients in chocolate and are also found in some beverages — including coffee, tea, and colas. The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains and the more dangerous it is.

Well, it’s true to say that eating a few pieces of chocolate or a leftover chocolate cake is unlikely to do much harm to your chickens – depending on how much chocolate that cake contains and how much they eat.

But even something we think is as harmless as a packet of chocolate chips can prove deadly.

Chocolate is known to cause heart problems in birds, ranging from an irregular heartbeat to complete cardiac arrest. Death will come very quickly – within 24 hours of eating the chocolate.(6)

So don’t kill them with “kindness”. Do your chickens and yourself a favor – keep the chocolate to yourself.

Feed your flock high-quality chicken feed, let them graze in the pasture when you can—and give them some healthy treats instead.

Free range pasture is not always possible, but is a great way to raise chickens if you can.

Do you have a question you would like to ask me? No matter what it is, ask your question and I will answer you – via video. To find out exactly how you can do that, take a look at my article about my backyard chicken chat Q&A sessions.

If you are interested in learning more about how to feed your flock to keep them in good health, you may find these pages helpful.

Sources.

Please note: I am legally obliged to inform you that in Europe and the UK EU and DEFRA regulations state that chickens should not be fed food that has been in a kitchen, whether professional or not a domestic kitchen if the food was not prepared there, but only “passed through”.

This includes meat, vegetables, fruit, and kitchen scraps, and applies to all backyard chickens whether or not you sell their eggs or meat to others.

There is a lot of inaccurate and misleading information on the internet about foods that chickens shouldn’t eat. In order to provide you with evidence-based information, I only refer to facts proven through peer-based research and verification. These are the resources on which my information for this site is based.

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration: “Foodborne Diseases and Contaminants.” May 2013. 2. Stadecker, M.J., et al.: The Cutaneous Basophil Response to Phytohemagglutinin in Chickens. Pub. Journal of Immunology, 1977. 3. Horn, B.W., et al.: ‘Aspergillus Flavus’. Pub. Advanced Center for Genome Technology, 2009. 4. Buoro et al: “Putative Avocado Toxicity”. Pub. Journal of Veterinary Research, 1994. 5. Cornell University, Department of Animal Science: “Plants poisonous to livestock”. 2014

6. Peterson et al.: “Small Animal Toxicology”. Pub. Elsevier Saunders, 2006.

To feed your hens (or chickens), a complete and balanced diet is essential to ensure they stay happy and healthy. Laying hens are omnivores and can therefore eat a variety of different foods.

A good quality commercial poultry feed should be the mainstay of your hens diet to ensure they are getting all the nutrients they need. These feeds can be in pellet, mash or ground form and consist of a mixture of grains (corn, oats, soybeans), semolina (ground oyster shells or limestone) and vitamins (calcium). Food can be provided in a feeder or container, and other seeds and grains (such as wheat and corn) could also be scattered around the area to supplement their diet and encourage natural foraging behavior.

In addition to high-quality poultry feed, a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables can also be fed daily. Examples of raw fruits and vegetables that can be fed are: vegetable peels, bananas, apples, berries, carrots, bok choy, silver beets, spinach, cabbage or broccoli. As a reward, your chickens can also be given some cooked food like rice, pasta, beans or bread in small amounts [1].

The feeding needs of your hens are different and will change depending on their age, breed, size and whether they lay eggs. If your chickens’ eggs are soft or thin-shelled, this may indicate a calcium deficiency in your birds, which means calcium supplementation may be needed. To ensure your chickens are getting the right amount and type of feed, it’s important to check with a veterinarian, experienced poultry owner, local poultry association, or local poultry farmers’ association for feeding recommendations.

Chickens should never be fed leftovers that are high in fat or salt, and they should not be fed feed that is rancid or spoiled. Certain foods that hens should not be fed include raw potatoes, avocado, chocolate, onions, garlic, citrus fruits, uncooked rice, or uncooked beans [2]. If you are unsure whether a type of feed is suitable for your chickens, it is best to seek professional advice first.

To help your chickens digest their feed, make sure they have litter material such as crushed shells, rocks, or gravel available at all times, especially if they don’t have access to an outdoor area with dirt or grass. If chickens have access to garden plants, including weeds, make sure none of them are poisonous to chickens. A weed lawn is recommended for free-range chickens instead of a monoculture lawn.

Clean water must of course always be readily available and in colder months you must ensure every morning that any ice preventing access to the water is removed. Water containers are best placed so that the hens do not have to bend down to access them.

Any change in your hens eating habits or loss of appetite can also indicate something is wrong. If you notice any changes in your bird’s eating habits or appetite, you should consult a veterinarian. To learn more about keeping your chickens happy and healthy, click here.

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Are you looking for new ideas for delicious canned green bean recipes? Look no further! Here are ten of the best.

Canned green beans, also known as green beans, are a classic staple.

And there are so many great canned green bean recipes out there.

Canned beans are great because they’re quick to prepare, fit into a variety of foods from around the world, and can be kept in a pantry for a long time.

Green beans are packed with vitamins A and K, among other nutrients, and have a mild flavor that makes them a great “hidden veg” for picky eaters.

When canned green beans are well cooked, it’s difficult to tell them apart from fresh green beans.

Are Canned Vegetables Good For You?

The short answer is that they are.

The longer answer is that they are processed more than frozen vegetables to stay fresher.

This is done by adding lots of salt to the vegetable water/oil in which they remain soaked until the can is opened.

Luckily, most of the time, the salt washes away. So make sure they are washed well before adding them to a salad or hot dish.

Obviously, fresh veggies are always best. But canned vegetables aren’t as unhealthy as the reputation they sometimes get.

Are canned green beans cooked or raw?

The beans are raw when they’re canned, but “cooked” in the sense that they don’t spoil like fresh vegetables due to the canning process, which destroys microorganisms that cause food to spoil.

They’re safe (and delicious) to eat straight from the can or use in a variety of dishes.

Different types of canned green beans

Sliced ​​green beans are, you guessed it, cut into small pieces.

They are probably the most common type of canned green beans you will see on the grocery shelf.

With whole green beans, the ends are cut off.

And sliced ​​green beans are thinly sliced ​​and take much less time to cook than whole green beans due to their thinner size.

For most recipes, it doesn’t matter what type of green beans you use. Note, however, that cooking times will vary between them since they are different sizes.

The simpler the ingredients on the can, the better the green beans will taste after cooking.

For example, if a can only lists water and salt, it’s better than a can with more (unnecessary) ingredients.

Canned Green Bean Recipes

There is a way to “cook the canned beans” by cooking them at a high enough temperature and long enough that they no longer taste canned and taste as good as fresh green beans.

Some people prefer to discard the canned liquid, wash the beans well, and use broth or fresh water in the recipe instead.

Depending on your preference, you can do that.

Or you can leave the canned liquid in the recipe, not add any extra salt to the recipe (since it’s already in the liquid), and cook the beans long enough to “cook” the flavor out of the can.

How you prepare your green beans is entirely up to you.

1 – Best Canned Green Beans Recipe

Photo by Sugar & Cloth

Eating green beans and tasting that they came from a can isn’t great, especially if you’re serving others as well.

This canned green beans recipe will save you from embarrassment and keep you on time.

In 30 minutes you’ll be ready to go with some bacon, drained canned green beans, seasoning and a hot pot.

2 – Fried Green Beans

Photo by Just a Pinch

Green beans are a bean, and just like Latino culture refrigerated black and pinto beans, green beans can be fried too!

This recipe takes about 30 minutes and is really easy with just four ingredients: mushrooms, onions, bacon, and canned green beans.

Since the canned green beans are already salted by the processing strategy, there is no need to add salt…just pepper and any other spices you desire.

3 – Southern style green beans

Photo by South your Mouth

Southern-style green beans are different from other recipes. (For example, the first on the list – the best canned green beans recipe).

Some recipes call for the beans to be crispy, which canned green beans just don’t do.

Southern-style beans need to be incredibly soft and tender, and canned green beans are perfect for this!

This recipe calls for some good old fat.

Whether it’s oil, butter, margarine or delicious bacon fat (recommended for this recipe), it will definitely liven up the flavor.

If you’re short on time and can’t prepare fresh bacon to cut into chunks, you can also use a beef stock cube.

You can also stir in some brown sugar for extra flavor.

Get ready for the most difficult recipe on the list: Pour the entire can of beans (liquid and all) into a saucepan, add your choice of fat, and simmer until no liquid remains. Finished!

4- Canned green beans and bacon

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Bacon and green beans go together like two peas in a pod.

This is a different style of southern green beans and is great if you have time to prep the beans ahead of time and let them simmer all afternoon.

This seasoning lets the canned green beans soak up all the flavors, making them extra delicious.

Even if it takes hours to make. That’s just the simmer.

Honestly, it doesn’t take any time at all to prepare. Take a pot, add the beans, add the bacon, add the spices and let it simmer!

5 – Tater-Tot-Casserole

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There are two ways to make this casserole phenomenal, and both are delicious.

The first is to use canned soup as a base.

The second option is to make your own sauce (it’s easy but time consuming) and add some caramelized onions to make the flavor even stronger.

This tater tot casserole recipe is made with a combination of ground beef (animal of your choice), canned green beans, canned corn, tater tots, and cheddar cheese.

It starts on the stove but ends in the oven. It’s creamy and packed with great veggies and flavor.

It’s also easy to sneak in extra veggies without picky eaters noticing, thanks to the cream and tater tots!

6 – Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic

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The smell of sautéed garlic is hard to beat.

This green garlic beans recipe lets you enjoy that smell in its entirety while also throwing in some canned green beans for a simple, quick, and easy to make side dish.

This Garlic Sauteed Green Beans recipe uses ingredients you probably already have at home — canned green beans (shocker), garlic (another shocker), and some olive oil to sauté it all in.

The beans end up dehydrated and bursting with a nice garlic flavor and a little crunch when you bite into them.

7 – Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Lettuce is healthy, green beans are healthy, so combined they’re super healthy, right?

This Balsamic Green Bean Salad is the perfect dish to add to any potluck. It’s especially good next to a plate of spaghetti.

It has more ingredients than the other recipes on the list, but is still easy to make.

It’s a mix of green beans, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard, pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, and feta cheese.

The crunch of the green balsamic beans and the combination of spicy flavors are an absolute winner on any occasion.

8 — Canned Green Bean Salad

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This Cold Green Bean Salad is so easy and great for long road trips and camping.

The sauce consists only of oil, vinegar and mustard.

Pour it over some canned green beans and garnish with almonds for extra protein and nutrients. It couldn’t be easier!

9 – Potato casserole with sausage and green beans

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This baked dish will have the whole family asking for seconds, thirds, and maybe even quarters.

It has only a few ingredients: olive oil and spices, green beans, potatoes and sausage. But it’s full of nutrients.

If you have picky eaters who hate their veggies, this is a great dish to hide some spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes in as well.

10 — Green bean casserole

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Last but not least, an absolute classic – the green bean casserole.

Green bean casseroles are a fantastic dish for Thanksgiving or a potluck where you need crispy yet creamy food.

Plus, they’re quick (40 minutes to bake), easy to make, easy to keep, and definitely easy to eat.

You probably already have the ingredients.

With a can of cream of mushroom soup, whole milk (or heavy cream if you prefer), green beans, pepper and some crunchy fried onions to top it off, this recipe couldn’t be easier to make.

Simply mix the first three ingredients together, place in a casserole dish, add the onions and bake.

Easy as pie – or casserole.

Conclusion

When you’re looking for an easy snack, a quick side dish for a dinner party, or a delicious dinner, canned green beans are a staple to keep on hand.

With these canned green bean recipes, you’re sure to have a can for every occasion!

Next time you think about feeding ducks your crappy stale bread, don’t. Feed them peas.

Bread offers very little nutrition and, if strewn on the floor, can contribute to the spread of disease. Peas, on the other hand, offer plenty of vitamins and minerals and are just as loved by ducks.

Just check out this recent video of the Redditor coliverse ducks. When it comes to legumes, these ducks are voracious beasts.

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According to Coliverse, this video is natural for his Pepe and Arnold, the ducks in the video:

“This video shows the normal reaction of ducks to peas. They yell at us if we don’t give them peas by lunchtime, so they get a small bowl of peas every day,” Coliverse said to Mashable in a direct message.

Pepe and Arnold have more personality than the average duck:

People took to Twitter to support peas, even as they questioned the duck’s feeding methods:

Now excuse me while I load my legume lunch.

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