Is it bad to feed ducks Black oil Sunflower seeds?

There are several Muscovy Ducks that have taken up residence along a canal I live on. I always read that its bad to feed ducks bread since there is no nutrutional value, which I don't. Is sunflowers seeds ok, or they just as harmful? Ive searched numerous Petco's and Petsupermarket and none of them ever have duck food?Is it bad to feed ducks Black oil Sunflower seeds?
It's actually bad to feed them anything. What you read about bread is true. However, even feeding wild ducks healthy food is something you should not do.





Feeding wild ducks makes them far too keen on humans, which can result in malicious people harming or killing them. It also will cause them to forgo looking for other types of food and harming them nutritionally. They may not migrate if there is a readily available food source and will become dependent on you to feed them!





As for your question, seeds are not something that you should feed ducks due to choking hazards. Things like Romaine lettuce %26amp; tomatoes are better. Chopped up hard boiled eggs with the shells on are good, too. Basically fruits and veggies.Is it bad to feed ducks Black oil Sunflower seeds?
Contrary to popular belief, bread and crackers are a dangerous food for ducks - occasional feeding of this is so-so, but your duck will suffer malnutrition if proper feeding is ignored. Chocolate is NOT safe for ducks and dogs. Avoid nuts and seeds. Duck have a different digestive system than most other birds and can't handle many of the same foods that are safe for some birds.





What they can eat off the menu: Aside from pelleted mash, their staple food (what they eat on a daily basis), they enjoy vegetable trimmings, algae, plants, snails, meal worms, night crawlers, coy food, feeder goldfish, and expensive landscaping.





Chopped, hard-boiled eggs are good for a treat. Some foods that are OK for adults are not particularly safe for a duckling, especially anything containing breads and certain dry foods, so check with your vet first.





Ducks in the wild eat a variety of plants, insects, and native foods that will differ from region and from breed to breed. Humans should never feed any ducks, including wild ducks.