Corn, peas, whole grains, and even some frozen meats can become unappetizing over time in the freezer, and while you could always chop it up for stew, another use could be to replace bread when you go to the park to feed the ducks.
If you've been keeping your ear to the ground, you might have heard that bread isn't really all that good for ducks. The Guardian published an article in March about this, apparently excesses of bread have no value for the ducks nutritionally, can result in the development of "angel wing", a serious deformity for this kind of bird that prevents normal flight and can even hinder flight entirely, and the increases in algal blooms in freshwater and rats on dry land.
If you are interested, here is the author's list of Safe For Ducks and Not Safe For Ducks foods:
Sfd (Safe for ducks)
- Cracked corn
- Wheat, barley or similar grains
- Oats
- Rice (cooked or uncooked)
- Birdseed (any type or mix)
- Grapes (cut in half)
- Frozen peas or corn (defrosted, no need to cook)
- Earthworms
- Mealworms
- Chopped lettuce or other greens or salad mixes
- Chopped vegetable trimmings or peels
- Duck pellets
Nsfd (Not safe for ducks)
- Bread
- Chips
- Crackers and biscuits
- Popcorn
- Sugary food - sweets, chocolate
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