What can ducks have ? (ducklings still in brooder)

[waterguy81]

I have 1 week old ducklings (10) and I noticed they seemed to like blades of grass and things. I only put pine shavings (as bedding), feed, water, in there boxes. I do put a little scratch in there but they don't seem to eat the scrach as much as a chicken.

I read grass, weeds, vegetables, sand, and things like that are good for ducks to have.....is this good for Ducklings ??? If so is there anything I need to watch for.

My mallards nibble at my fingers and I understand that means they want a treat. So, what is the best treat to give them ?

 

[duckyfromoz]

Your mallards are nibbling your fingers because they are inquisitive and will nibble most things you put near them. Feeding them treats when they do this is a good way to get them to stay quiet and friendly. Try them on some small pieces of soft fruits like apricot or peach or some mushed up peas.

 

[DurhamDuck]

My ducklings enjoy FINELY chopped danelion leaves, romaine lettuce, strawberries and strawberry leaves (they went crazy over this) and mushed up grapes for treats. Not much, just a once a day treat.