Ducks and compost

[2Gerootheducky]

So this is a bit of an emergency. We put compost all over the garden yesterday, I'm pretty sure it had sheep poop that was fertilized. We are afraid the ducks may get food poisoning from the compost so we haven't let them out yet. However, our duckling escaped and we didn't even notice until now. She sis young and doesn't really eat that much grass however I am still a little nervous it may do her harm. Can compost hurt a duck? Or even if it did would the duck stay away from it?

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I don’t see why it would hurt them especially if it was decomposed enough to put it in your garden?! They will dig through it looking for worms, grubs, and other yummy things and have a wonderful time.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Agreed. If its ok for the garden it shouldnt hurt the duckling

 

[KaleIAm]

Oh, compost better not be bad for ducks! Mine play in it everyday! We throw stuff on top, and they play in gaps at the base. The decomposing matter is just dark dirt by the time it gets to them. Like I'm assuming the stuff you put on your garden is. My ducks just pick through and get all the delicious worms and wood lice.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

And the delicious maggots that drop out of the composter

 

[KaleIAm]

And the delicious maggots that drop out of the composter

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