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Will ducks eat ants?

post #1 of 3
4/22/12 at 6:57am
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I read elsewhere on the net that some types of ducks will eat ants.  I had hoped my chickens would, but they seem completely uninterested; they don't even notice ants.  If ducks will eat them, that might finally be enough to convince my DH that we need ducks!

 

Any advice will be appreciated.

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post #2 of 3
4/22/12 at 8:43am

I have not noticed an ant reduction.  They prefer much larger bugs.  I do wish they did.  That is why I got mine.  They have done a number on the snail and slug population though.  

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post #3 of 3
4/22/12 at 9:37am

My ducks will eat them, but I think the chickens are better at it.  I don't think we'll ever be free of them, though.

I have 2 wonderful sons, 3 ducks (2 Anconas & 1 Buff), 4 laying hens, a Holland Lop bunny, and a big scaredy cat.  I am a Chef, Baker, Bluegrass "Musician" (I know, you can't do both) and artisan. 

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I have 2 wonderful sons, 3 ducks (2 Anconas & 1 Buff), 4 laying hens, a Holland Lop bunny, and a big scaredy cat.  I am a Chef, Baker, Bluegrass "Musician" (I know, you can't do both) and artisan. 

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