How to Feed Waxworms to Ducks

Ducks eat a varied diet, which can include green plants, snails, insects and worms. The main staple of pet ducks is often a pelleted mash, available from pet suppliers. Pellets for farmed ducks often contain medications to increase egg yield, promote growth and prevent disease. Waxworms, the larvae of the Greater Wax Moth, can form part of a duck's diet but must be given sparingly. They contain high levels of protein, and protein control is key to a duck's health. Too much protein may cause "Angel Wing," where misaligned wing feathers stick out due to malformed wrist joints.

Things You'll Need

  • Waxworms, live or dried
  • Tablespoon for measuring
  • Pet bowl or feed trough
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the amount of waxworms you give to your ducks, using a tablespoon, to ensure you do not give too much.

    • 2

      Place the waxworms in a bowl or in a feed trough. If feeding several ducks, ensure that all of them get access and that no one duck gorges on the waxworms alone. Make sure a suitable amount of the ducks' normal feed is available.

    • 3

      Limit the giving of waxworms to just once or twice a week. If you lose track of the last time you gave your duck waxworms, it is better not to give this food. Stick to the duck's normal food supply, and wait until the following week to give it a treat.

    • 4

      Remove any food, including waxworms, if it has not been consumed by the end of the day. Do not leave any kind of duck feed to become moldy.