Pumpkin seeds?

[javajanie]

Anyone know if pumpkin seeds are poisonous to ducks? We are carving pumpkins outside and I'm afraid they are going to eat them. I know pumpkin is ok from Nettie's list. Thanks!

 

[duckluv]

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I think that to most ducks, unless they have allergies, pumpkin seeds are safe.

 

[chickensducks&agoose]

my ducks keep sneaking seeds from our pumpkin carving area... dang ducks, I want those seeds!!!

 

[duckluv]

chickensducks&agoose :

my ducks keep sneaking seeds from our pumpkin carving area... dang ducks, I want those seeds!!!

A wild duck just now flew into my yard and stole some.

I was going to roast those!​

 

[Bleenie]

I did some reserach a few years ago, when my silkies had worms, and found out that Fresh Pumpkin Seeds (crushed) are a natural dewormer, something in them paralyzes the parasites for a short time after consumption so that the body can expell them.

 

[katharinad]

So are shredded carrots.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

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A wild duck just now flew into my yard and stole some.

I was going to roast those!

Roast what? the seeds or ducks?

 

[duckluv]

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A wild duck just now flew into my yard and stole some.

I was going to roast those!

Roast what? the seeds or ducks?

I'm a vegetarian! Still, funny.

 

[aduckstolemyheart]

So what about the pumpkins guts? They safe for ducklets too?

 

[FenDruadin]

I'm pretty sure pumpkin guts are perfectly safe for ducks. I would certainly never hesitate to feed them to mine. Except that we like to roast and eat them ourselves, so it's tough for the ducks! lol.

I think you're safe letting them forage the seeds & guts.