List of poisonous plants for ducks and waterfowl from the British Waterfowl Association

[Rooster1of8]

I want to put water lilies in my pond. Do anyone know if those would be safe in case they try to eat them?

Hello, From our experience, they can and will take over the whole pond! Please do some research on this. Maybe in a pot near the shallow end. Our pond was smothered with them.
Hope this helps.

 

[Sondraa]

We had a beautiful big pond on our last property in the Sunshine Coast Qld. The pond had to cleared of lily pads 2 times a year. It was a very big job.

 

[amberb0386]

I have been reading a lot about ponds and duckponics/duckponix and have read several entries wondering about safe plants. Now, I am guessing ducks "know" what not to eat, but I decided to go and search to see if I can help us all build a list. Please feel free to add any missing here and we can create a nice reference.

Black (deadly) nightshade
Foxglove
Potato sprouts
Bracken
Some Fungi
Privet
Bryony
Hemlock
Ragwort
Castor Bean
Henbane
Rapeseed
Clematis
Hyacinth bulbs
Rhododendron
Common St John’s Wort
Hydrangea
Rhubarb leaves
Corn Cockle
Most Irises
Sweet pea
Daffodil bulbs
Laburnum seeds
Tulip
Daphne berries
Lily of the Valley
Vetch
Delphinium
Meadow buttercup
Yew
Some Ferns
Oleander
Laurel

According to them: "Listed below are some common examples of poisonous plants including native species and
common garden plants. Also remember that blue-green algae is quickly fatal; water containers should always be kept clean and access to stagnant water should be prevented
especially in hot weather."

PS: In their Aviary instructions they add the "poisonous laurel should be avoided" so I am adding it to the list.

Maple Tree seeds are toxic to ducks as well I'm told.