what ducks eat in winter
Our geese reject the ducks' organic layer feed in the winter in favor of whole grains (mostly cracked corn). We also give them hay. They love carrots and apples, if you have access to ones that are not cosmetically perfect.
However, when the female Mallard duck lay eggs, her diet changes to include more animal life than plant matter. In general, Mallards typically eat more plants than animals, and they also eat more plants in the fall and winter seasons. Food selection also has to do with the shape and style of the Mallard's bill.