Ducks eat poison ivy / oak

[ChickInDelight]

Does anyone know if there is harm in putting ducks in an area that has poison ivy and poison oak? Will they eat it? What happens if they eat it?

 

[The Duck ABC's]

They are not human!
Really they will be fine and they may even eat it. No harm to them, but you have to be careful when you touch them.

 

[andythescot]

Humans are basically the only animals that react to poison ivy. Animals do a great job eating it though!

 

[bel]

Deer love it, I would guess ducks would be fine, but the oil gets on their feathers and you will have a reaction if it gets on you.

 

[toadbriar]

goats love it too! DO NOT burn it - the smoke carries the irritating oil right into your lungs and eyes. NOT good.

 

[D'Angelo N Va.]

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I can vouch for that. My Grandmother's sister burned it one time and the next day her eyes were swollen shut and she had to go to the hospital...not a pretty sight. I used to tell her Betty Davis had Betty Davis eyes and she had Poison Ivy eyes...lol

 

[ChickInDelight]

Thanks everyone! I am a few posts wiser now.

 

[DuckDuckDuckGoose]

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I was wondering if anyone knew if ducks and geese eat Skunk cabbage?
Thanks,
T.