Ducks and bulrushs

[LittleSquidgenHome]

I know ducks will eat just about everything that grows in a pond, but I was wondering if they eat bulrushs/cat-tails?
Anyone know if geese eat them?
I know the full grown cat-tails will be too coarse but maybe in the young tender stage?
I REALLY do not want to use herbacide on them, but they are too thick and the ducks only have about a 10x10 section of open water in a 1/2 acre pond. Anyone else have any tips on removal and control. My poor duckies want to use their pond.

 

[goosedragon]

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About the best you can hope for is that ducks and geese will slow down the spread of cat-tails they will not clean them out of a pond where they are established.
You might consult the co-op extension service in your state, there usually is a office at every county seat. Ask about safe chemicals and/or mechanical methods to clear out your pond.

 

[LittleSquidgenHome]

Why did I not think of the extension office?

I call them for EVERYTHING, I really do. Thanks goosedragon.