safe for ducks?

[MakNat]

anyone ever have to treat their flock with copper sulfate? Is it safe for ducks??

 

[destinduck]

No Why would you? I doubt it would be

 

[jessiduck]

That does not sound like a safe idea---at all.

 

[MakNat]

Copper sulfate is a feed additive AND a treatment for certiain things for chickens and turkeys. Like Canker... From the doves that hang out. I have Ducks as well. Just wondering.

 

[destinduck]

Ducks are one if not the most resilent of all the birds kept on here..So I wouldnt worry about it at all Maknat. Dont quote me but I think there is copper sulfate in trace elements in most all chicken feeds including the duck feeds as well. I was thinking you were meaning dosing with a larger quantity.

 

[MakNat]

I've separated all my boy ducks and only the hens that are on nest will be able to get to the copper water.

 

[destinduck]

That is what you meant then. Well good luck. Hope it doesnt mess them or their eggs up.

 

[Miss Lydia]

After reading this I don't think i would put it into my animals water for anything.. http://www.chacha.com/question/what-can-copper-sulfate-be-used-for

 

[MakNat]

The package I bought from a hatchery is approved for chickens and turkeys. I was just wondering about ducks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

The package I bought from a hatchery is approved for chickens and turkeys. I was just wondering about ducks.

Heres a link if you scroll down it talks about toxicity to ducks... http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/carbaryl-dicrotophos/copper-sulfate-ext.html
and dosage.