Could i get goldfish to feed ducks for snacks?

[rooster brandon.]

Ok you know them goldfish that get huge uuuhhhhh koi i think thats what you call them could i get some baby ones to feed ducks in pond when there babys there really small like minnow size so would it be okay to get some of them and put it in there pond for them to eat?Oh and also could i go down to the creek and get some crawfish (crawdads) to put in there pond to watch them eat?

 

[happyhens44]

I would guess it would be ok. gold fish are not poisonous, and ducks eat todpoles and i have gave mine minows for fun, so yes


Im pretty sure

 

[happyhens44]

here you go Perfect

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_Ducks_Eat_Goldfish

 

[rooster brandon.]

If searched alot and i have read they can eat everything that is in a creek within reason,you know minnows,crawdads,ECT,ECT,ECT.

 

[wood&feathers]

Most pond owners consider crawdads a nuisance. They dig very deep burrows that can weaken earth dams. Feeder goldfish likewise are a nuisance - prolific and filthy. If you have a nice farm pond, stock it with a balanced mix of bluegill and bass, maybe consult your state fish & game folks. In KY and many other states they will provide a free consultation to landowners on things like pond management and wildlife habitat. The fish truck folks will ALWAYS recommend overstocking, for obvious reasons.

But if your pond is a plastic or rubber bucket in the bird pen, by all means give 'em treats!

 

[rooster brandon.]

Omg,sorry i just reread my post and i made it sound like i own a huge 4 acre pond when i say pond i mean a a kiddie pool dug in the ground and made to look natural i mean put small goldfish and crawdads in that as a treat for them to pass time not a huge pond to stock full of fish and such,that is the stuff in my dreams........

 

[rooster brandon.]

Basically what i summed up from all of this is yes you can give them crawdads and small goldfish.

 

[roocrazy]

minnows are so much cheaper.

 

[desertdarlene]

Just a side-note to those who might want to "stock" their ponds/lake (not just provide the ducks with some fun in a small pool like the OP): Beware of putting bass or anything with a big mouth in your pond if you breed ducks. Bass eat the ducklings at the lake I go to the most.

 

[Muscovies]

To me minnows would be cheaper like roocrazy said