JennyMorgan Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/environment/11471281/Feed-the-ducks-with-frozen-peas-not-bread-says-Canal-and-River-Trust.html. Be alright if we had any ducks on Oulton Broad to feed. Plenty of geese and sea-gulls but few if any ducks, moorhens or coots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 "while birds that become accustomed to hand-outs will lose their natural fear of humans and may become aggressive." Yeah, right ! I'm terrified. ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The one thing it does do is cause 'Angel Wing'. (Bread that is) You may have seen some ducks/geese with a hanging wing on one side? This is Angel Wing and prevents the bird from being able to fly and therefore not able to evade predators along with the discomfort it must bring. Sorry but don't have the time to look for the link just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Yes, I know what you mean Bill, but what isn't made clear on that point is whether brown or wholemeal bread is any better. Kids have been feeding bread to birds for generations, I doubt it'll stop overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 2 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: "while birds that become accustomed to hand-outs will lose their natural fear of humans and may become aggressive." Yeah, right ! I'm terrified. ! I would have voted for that had it been on the calendar page! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks, Bill, seen it in ducks bit knew nothing about it. See here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_wing Do people really feed ducks with popcorn? I probably eat far too much bread but I still manage to get in a flap! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 "while birds that become accustomed to hand-outs will lose their natural fear of humans and may become aggressive." Go on - make my day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I deal in bread, friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, DAVIDH said: "while birds that become accustomed to hand-outs will lose their natural fear of humans and may become aggressive." Go on - make my day! That little thing, maybe not. But how about being on the receiving end of one of his big white cousins Photo grabbed from the Interweb cos, when the evil wotsits are sticking their heads into the small boats I tend to inhabit, I'm too busy taking avoiding action to ask the illegitimate thugs to 'smile for the camera' Please do not feed the wildlife! They are quite capable of fending for themselves!! Edited November 16, 2016 by johnm snags with picky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Peel me a grape and defrost those peas... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Timbo, are you going hunting wabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Shhh! Be vewy vewy quwiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, grendel said: Timbo, are you going hunting wabbits That's down to BA's Griff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Down to Gwiff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I think that, at this time of year, some nice sage and onion stuffing mix might be an appropriate introduction . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Duck Season......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I was thinking more Duck Seasoning. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginbottle Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I enjoy feeding the wildlife, part of the reason we bought our little shack, but have heard recently that bread is bad for ducks. Not wishing to cause any possible harm, I bought some 'duck & swan food' from Lathams (where else). It wasn't as cheap as most things in there and my other half was complaining that he never gets any treats, so I'm wondering if I should sprinkle a bit on his supper? Also,while on the subject of feeding things, I was advised not to feed the wildlife, as it encourages rats! I'm still going to feed the ducks and swans, but will make sure I throw the food well out into the river and not drop any in the garden (I use the word loosely). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 you rang 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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