Toxic to ducks?

[Gwenduckmama]

I keep seeing contradictory lists of what will harm chickens, and I assume that counts for ducks as well.
specifically, day lillies and naked ladies. I have a fence that is lined with them, but it would make a perfect day run for the ducks. Should I take them all out, or can I leave them and plant a bunch of other stuff they’ll like?

 

[Miss Lydia]

My ducks don’t eat on the day Lily’s they are all in their half acre. I don’t know what naked ladies are.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Belladonna will have to be transplanted away from the duck run.

 

[Gwenduckmama]

*sigh*
ok!

I still have a sick baby duck who will only eat worms at this point. I’ve spent a few days digging holes all over my yard finding her worms. I guess now I’ll have some more focused digging!

 

[Miss Lydia]

What is wrong with your duckling symptoms?

 

[Gwenduckmama]

I got a little Swedish Blue and two Pekins. The feed store was reluctant to sell her because she looked really small and sick, and her leg was injured so she had a hard time getting to water. I spent two weeks alternating electrolytes and probiotics and doing ducky OT. Her leg healed and she’s been a little scrapper. Always in the middle of the action. But she’s really not growing much. A few days ago she barfed all day, then would only drink for two more days. Now she’s eating worms and small bits of her favorite, peas.
She nearly choked a couple times yesterday, but managed to clear the tiny bit of pea choking her.
I’m just trying to hold it loosely, give her everything she wants, and enjoy her pluckiness when it’s there.
And yes, she has constant access to fresh water. Every time I bring her anything and in between that, I put her water right under her so she can drink.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Poor baby. You can’t get her to eat crumble even warmed like soup?

 

[Gwenduckmama]

no. I’ve tried all kinds of things, even eggs. She will eat worms and sweet peas. Pea must be taken out of the pod and smushed.
Honestly she’s reminding me of my son. He was severely premature, and was a terrible eater as a baby. I used to make him itty bitty bagel bites, spreading a tiny bit of nut butter on each cheerio.
I think the feed store would have culled her if I hadn’t taken her, and she’s had a great month and been super loved. Whatever happens.

 

[Gwenduckmama]

sorry, I guess I should ask, by crumble do you mean duck starter? I have Mizuna, and I have given it to her soft and warm. I also have organic chicken feed. Is that the same as crumble?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes the same. Your very sweet taking her and caring for her.