ducks and grapes?

[PhoenixPharm]

I am getting a couple runner ducks this spring and was going to put them in an area where there is a concord grape vine growing. I know grapes are ok, but was just wondering if it is safe for them to eat grapes seeds?

 

[Joe Prepper]

I never thought about it until I saw this post, but I have never had a duck die from eating grapes off the vine. I would imagine free ranges they would not eat enough to harm themselves. Crazy, but animals are alot of times smarter than humans when it comes to free range eating.

 

[fourkidsandduck]

Other than a small (very small) choking hazard the seeds pose no risk, just keep water acceptable in case they need something to help wash one down.

 

[Fawkes]

I do remember reading somewhere on this forum of someone that gave their duck a grape and they sadly choked to death on it. So if you were actually giving them grapes as a treat I would cut them up, but there isn't much you can do if they find a grape while free ranging...I imagine this isn't a common occurrence though, they should be fine.

 

[casportpony]

I do remember reading somewhere on this forum of someone that gave their duck a grape and they sadly choked to death on it. So if you were actually giving them grapes as a treat I would cut them up, but there isn't much you can do if they find a grape while free ranging...I imagine this isn't a common occurrence though, they should be fine.

I slice grapes for mine.

-Kathy

 

[LadyIsadora]

I used to slice grapes for mine. Then I saw them finding snails while free ranging and swallowing some huge ones whole! I used to smash the big ones when I found them but not so much anymore. I think the ducks will be fine foraging for their own grapes ;-)