Ducks are omnivorous animals that can eat a variety of foods such as seeds, insects, and other small animals, fruits and vegetables. An interesting question tho is, can ducks eat lemons?
No, ducks should not eat lemons, because it’s thought that citrus fruit can effect the calcium absorption in a negative way leading to weak eggshells.
In this article we will talk more the effects of ducks eating lemons.
Lemon Nutritional Value
One cup of lemons nutrients are listed below.
- Calories: 58
- Water: 89%
- Protein: 2.2 grams
- Carbs: 18.6 grams
- Fiber: 5.6 grams
Some vitamins and minerals that can be found are:
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Vitamin B6
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All tho these minerals and vitamins should be good for ducks it’s probably the other plant compounds that is the source for cause the poor calcium absorption effect.
Other Fruits Ducks Can Eat
Now there are many other fruits that you can give to ducks such as:
Always make sure to feed your ducks fruits and veggies in moderation in addition to their regular diet, to keep your ducks strong and healthy.
Remember to view our complete list of duck-friendly fruits.
Conclusion
So, feeding your duck lemons, could potentially cause weak eggshells and you should not risk that since there are so many other tasty and healthy treats for ducks you can feed them instead.
Fruits has more natural sugar than vegetables, but you can mix it up and feed them both.
Thanks for reading, take care!
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for informational purposes only. I'm not an expert or a veterinarian.