Plant Food for Waterfowl

Agricultural plots are sometimes created solely for the purposes of feeding wildlife. Ducks and geese are common waterfowl that benefit from these feeding plots. Knowing which plants that will benefit the wildlife is important, however, because ducks and geese will not eat just any plant.

  1. Japanese Millet

    • Japanese millet can produce grain within 45 days of planting. Ducks love millet, which makes it a great choice for waterfowl food plants.

    Rice

    • Rice is a delicious part of a waterfowl diet. Many hunters in Arkansas plant rice to attract ducks and geese to popular hunting spots.

    Corn

    • Corn kernels can also attract waterfowl to an eating spot. The hard kernels also take a while to decompose, so loose kernels can provide days of nourishment to waterfowl.

    Wheat

    • Wheat is also a primary grain in waterfowl diet, helping build fat tissue.

    Milo

    • Milo is a grain a lot like corn that also supplements waterfowl diet. The United States has devoted 15 million to 18 million acres to milo production for human and livestock consumption, so waterfowl have plenty of food on their southern migration.