Will ducks eat ants?

[ColoradoGirl42]

I read elsewhere on the net that some types of ducks will eat ants. I had hoped my chickens would, but they seem completely uninterested; they don't even notice ants. If ducks will eat them, that might finally be enough to convince my DH that we need ducks!

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[ducksinarow]

I have not noticed an ant reduction. They prefer much larger bugs. I do wish they did. That is why I got mine. They have done a number on the snail and slug population though.

 

[m.kitchengirl]

My ducks will eat them, but I think the chickens are better at it. I don't think we'll ever be free of them, though.

 

[nao57]

My ducks will eat them, but I think the chickens are better at it. I don't think we'll ever be free of them, though.

Ok, this is sort of helpful.

But how typical is this scenario you described? Is this rare or the norm?