Weed and feed

[Mopsey and Flopsey]

Another question , since my husband put weed and feed on part of the lawn and I do let my ducks free range during the day, will it harm them if they ingest any?
Thanks for all of your help.

 

[KaleIAm]

I wouldn't risk it if it were my ducks. However, I don't have any scientific information proving that you shouldn't and no expert told me not to.

 

[KaleIAm]

A quick Google search brought up several website claiming Weed and Feed is responsible for, "massive bird die offs," as birds consume the granules as grit. I also read claims of damaged bird populations because of tainted water and food sources, ect.

I didn't check the reliably of the websites.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Another question , since my husband put weed and feed on part of the lawn and I do let my ducks free range during the day, will it harm them if they ingest any?
Thanks for all of your help.

It's poison.. and if you won't eat it don't let your animals forage it either.

Since you keep free range animals that forage that land.. either throw out the weed and feed (give it to someone who needs it) OR keep your animals off the land that had it used for a couple weeks.. would be MY personal suggestion.

Your ducks are natural weed and feed.. NO I would NOT risk their health allowing them to forage on recently chemically treated ground.

I'm no expert either.. just an poultry fancier with a good eye for sniffing out potential issues. While you MAY not see any fallout.. why let it build up over time as some things can.

No doubt the label says to keep ALL animals even dogs OFF that lawn.. that won't actively ingest the poison.. maybe it absorbs through skin as well.. NOT worth the RISK.

Please note that what WE consider weeds like dandelions.. the birds LOVE to forage on. It's a new life and a new perspective!

Hope this helps!

 

[Folly's place]

Herbicides and critters are a bad combination! And those duck eggs will contain that herbicide, for some time too.
Enjoy a lawn of mixed plants, much more eco friendly, and better eating for your birds.
Mary

 

[Beaglegal]

Herbicides and critters are a bad combination! And those duck eggs will contain that herbicide, for some time too.
Enjoy a lawn of mixed plants, much more eco friendly, and better eating for your birds.
Mary

Agree, my ducks and bees love dandelions, embrace them!