Located in Eden Valley, Minnesota, A Maze'n Farmyard, LLC is a family amusement attraction with a range of animals to see and fun activities to engage in. One of the latest attractions at A Maze'n Farmyard is the new duck and fish pond.

Feeding ducks at the local pond can be an enjoyable and relaxing means of interacting with animals and nature. However, there are several foods that individuals should avoid when feeding ducks, as they can yield serious health consequences for the animals.

Unfortunately, one of the most common kinds of food that people feed to ducks is bread. The bread itself is not extremely detrimental to the health of a duck but should be viewed as junk food, offering no nutritional value to the animals. This can have a particularly harmful effect on ducklings that are still growing. More importantly, bread tends to pollute watercourses and attract various types of vermin to the area, transforming the duck's entire environment for the worse.

Spoiled or moldy food should never be fed to ducks. This might seem obvious to some, but others might consider tossing some old bread to a duck a kindness, as opposed to throwing it in the trash. In reality, certain kinds of mold are fatal to waterfowl. Healthier alternatives to bread include cracked corn, grains, rice, and oats.

Keep in mind that these are general guidelines for feeding ducks. Individuals will need to review the ingredients and contents of specific foods to ensure they are safe for animal consumption or consult with an expert. Furthermore, various venues, such as national parks, may prohibit any form of feeding the wildlife.