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Chicory was a hit with the ducks this year. Easy to grow from seed, low water and blue flowers. They will eat entire water melon rind if I shred it in a cheese grater. They do well on their own with watermelon, but tend to leave some of the tough rind.

I felt deeply hurt and was very upset at what I took as accusation of animal cruelty. I love my ducks dearly and am very interested in their well being. I am not bothered my the hairs on tomato plants. Now I know some people are. I'm sorry I was mean.

"Uh, yeah, because they are. Nightshade is nightshade, that's why potatoes are considered toxic to birds as well." The Solanaceae family includes Tomatoes eggplant potatoes goji berries peppers (bell peppers, tamales, tomatillos, pimentos, cayenne etc. Just because they are in the...

Hmm. Would you continue to tell frightened posters that just discovered their beloved ducks have nibbled on tomato leaves that they are TOXIC to birds?

They also eat squash, radish, cucumber and borage leaves. All have hairs, many of the vegetables themselves have hairs. **edited by Staff**

Tomato leaves are safe. Interesting site that cites actual studies done on tomato plants NOT being toxic. http://www.gardenbetty.com/2013/08/tomato-leaves-the-toxic-myth/ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/dining/29curi.html A article in the newyork times on same subject

All plants in the rose family are edible. Every type of rose is edible. But, make sure they have not been treated with harmful chemicals. How To Choose Edible Flowers - Edible Flower Chart: Begonia - Tuberous begonias and Waxed begonias - Tuberous Begonias (Begonia X tuberosa) - The leaves...

Hi, In response to Blueberries, yes they are safe. Be warned, the poo will look a really funky black purple.

Funny before ducks I would get so frustrated when I found a snail, grub, hornworm or slug eating my pretties. Now, I'm primo duck chow!!!! I noticed Tomato leaves are listed as toxic to ducks. Recent studies have debunked that. I was very concerned at first because they love eating tomato...

Junebug grub soup. Ducks favorite.