REMOVE Mud/Dirt From Worms B4 Eating?

[1234duck]

Is it necessary to remove most of the mud & dirt from the worms I've been digging up for my ducks? ~*CAN I Dump A Bucket Or Two Of Mud/Dirt WITH a BUNCH of WORMS In It, On The Ground Where The Ducks Are For Them To Free Range In? ~But, I guess Eating a Bunch of Mud/Dirt ON The Worms Couldn't Be Very Good For Them? Thanks, Julie

 

[easttxchick]

It won't hurt, they drill in the mud all of the time.
The worms give them something to actually drill for.

 

[duckyfromoz]

I have an area at the back of the yard that I have added compost to the soil to encourage worms. I turn over a few shovels full every day or two and the ducks love it- their bills are always covered in mud when they finish up the patch- and Im sure they eat more dirt than actual worms. they love rooting around in the patch- and hearing them chatter away while they do it is gorgeous. I have even seen them from time to time just eating plain dirt as well- more so my goose- but they will all do it from time to time - it diesnt hurt them- but the small grainular particles will act as grit in their digestive tract and actually help them to digest the food.

 

[1234duck]

Cool... then I don't need to spend soooo much time trying to clean worms. (Not easy to clean dirt off worms when ya don't/won't touch them) Yes, they are so cute digging in the mud. I like when they follow me, while I'm searching for worms for them. There right there at my feet trying to help.~They love worms~ Thanks for the info, Julie

 

[HamandLily]

Don't worry about it at all! My ducks eat muddy worms at all the time!

 

[Wokawidget]

lol.
My ducks eat mud...worms or no worms.
They just hoover up dirty puddles....and love it!

I would add more mud and water to you worm mix and let them slurp around in it for the tasty treats.

WOka

 

[gofasterstripe]

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...Let them slurp it round a bit...now thats funny

 

[ranchhand]

I have 4 VERY picky Mallards. I run the worms throught the dishwasher, on the gentle china cycle, in the silverware tray. No heated drying unless they request roasted, extra crispy for a special occasion.

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[Highlander]

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Do you serve it to them in a crystal bowl or is that just reserved for the cat?