Suet cakes for ducks?

[amberjean86]

I just got my steer from the butcher today, and ordered myself some suet this time around to make some suet cake winter treats for my chickens. Then I got to thinking....is there a way to make suet cakes for my ducks? I'm new to ducks, and can not find any info on this topic. Anybody have some input on this?

 

[naivetefarm]

I'm so bummed no one has chimed in here. I'm searching for the same information and haven't come up with a clear answer in my internet research so far....

 

[jducour]

I would say a definite no. Suet is made from animal fat, and ducks shouldn't be fed dietary fat, they have a hard time digesting it. They also shouldn't be feed bird seed. It is hard to digest, and can impact their crop. There are so many other great treats for ducks - this just isn't one of them.

 

[naivetefarm]

Thanks for the info!!

 

[jducour]

No problem @naivetefarm , this is a great place to get quick answers