Keely Noodle
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- Sep 15, 2017
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As the cold months come round and rain falls more frequently, the lovely green grass soon turns to a muddy marsh thanks to the duckies. 
Usually when spring comes, the grass also grows back but for the last couple years it has been mostly plantain weeds.
To get the grass growing again I was wondering if feeding grass seeds to the ducks would mean that they could poop them out around the garden and in turn fertilize them at the same time? Or equally just sow the seeds. But I thought it might be nicer for the ducks if they get a treat as well.
Would this work? And are grass seeds good for ducks?
Usually when spring comes, the grass also grows back but for the last couple years it has been mostly plantain weeds.
To get the grass growing again I was wondering if feeding grass seeds to the ducks would mean that they could poop them out around the garden and in turn fertilize them at the same time? Or equally just sow the seeds. But I thought it might be nicer for the ducks if they get a treat as well.
Would this work? And are grass seeds good for ducks?
Tomatoes also have an acidic coating that prevent germination before it's washed off. So maybe it had extra protection through the stomach acids. I have not yet seen a pumpkin, cantaloupe, barley or other type pop up from my chickens. Maybe it's too "hot" of fertilizer the first season, or maybe it depends on the weather?? I only kept ducks a short while, so sharing what experience I do have.
If I was actively trying to get them sprout-able out of the other end... I would feed them whole instead of sprouted. Other popular things folks sprout are oats, corn, sunflower, millet, sorghum, peas, wheat, rye. But it would be nice if you could find an orchard grass mix!
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