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airstreamingypsy 09-01-2021 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 1997323)
We used to make small hard balls of bread, throw it in the lake and as we put it "sink the ducks" as they go diving for it. Probably not PC or 'Mother Nature friendly' but fun all the same.
It's deadly for ducks...... but glad its fun for you.

allsport 09-01-2021 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BruggsNC1 (Post 1997119)
If we have some bread that is getting stale, is their a place in The Villages to feed the ducks, squirrels, or wildlife? (rather than letting the food go to waste)
Freeze and use as needed.

stadry 09-01-2021 10:38 AM
worst food for decks is bread of any type or form -they can't digest bread - spend some$$ & buy cracked corn OR make french toast.

stadry 09-01-2021 10:40 AM
dumb move imo

Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com 09-01-2021 10:49 AM
Just think how bad it is for humans if it’s so bad for wildlife. Food for thought pun intended

Crazyladycruz 09-01-2021 12:20 PM
Stale bread
 
Make croutons, bread pudding or bread crumbs?

graciegirl 09-01-2021 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BruggsNC1 (Post 1997119)
If we have some bread that is getting stale, is their a place in The Villages to feed the ducks, squirrels, or wildlife? (rather than letting the food go to waste)
I found that feeding duck's bread isn't wonderful but it doesn't kill them. (From the BBC)

Feeding ducks bread: Should you do it? - BBC News

So if you want to take the occasional little visitors to the little pond near Glenview Country Club, it is a minor, not a major infraction to the Naturalists.

jimjamuser 09-01-2021 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe (Post 1997297)
If you want to feed the wild life...put a bird feeder with plenty of food for all kinds of birds (even a bird house or two)... esp during the winter months where they have a harder time finding food to keep themselves warm. Squirrels will enjoy too, sometimes I put peanuts down for them, that is in the shell. Keep in mind they WILL start to rely on YOU as a food source, but a bird feeder and bird bath is perfect. As for ducks, no bread, don't feed, there is plenty of food out there for them as other wild life. They should not get tooooo friendly with people, its not good for them.
I read a long time ago that feeding bread to any bird is bad for them. They do love it, but humans should show some discipline and refrain from doing it. I believe that bread can get stuck in their unique digestive systems and mess them up. Other posters may know the reasons for NOT feeding them better than I do.

davem4616 09-01-2021 03:10 PM
put the old bread in a paper bag...when you get enough, use a food processor and make your own bread crumbs

I'm Popeye! 09-01-2021 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BruggsNC1 (Post 1997119)
If we have some bread that is getting stale, is their a place in The Villages to feed the ducks, squirrels, or wildlife? (rather than letting the food go to waste
If the food is stale, just dump it into the trash can and let Mr. Bacteria eat the rest!
:oops: Now they want to feed rotten green food to the ducks! :shocked:

Larchap49 09-01-2021 04:20 PM
Wildlife
 
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Originally Posted by BruggsNC1 (Post 1997119)
If we have some bread that is getting stale, is their a place in The Villages to feed the ducks, squirrels, or wildlife? (rather than letting the food go to waste)
DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE. It will make them dependant on handouts and when there are none they starve, or they become a pest and are eliminated by animal control. It is also against the law in most places. There is no shortage of food here so please enjoy the wildlife and let them fend for themselves.

bk1270 09-01-2021 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BruggsNC1 (Post 1997119)
If we have some bread that is getting stale, is their a place in The Villages to feed the ducks, squirrels, or wildlife? (rather than letting the food go to waste)
A better use for stale bread would be to make stuffing, croutons, soups, seasonings or bread pudding. If you don't cook but have friends who do, offer it to them; they'll likely appreciate it.

photo1902 09-01-2021 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1997811)
I found that feeding duck's bread isn't wonderful but it doesn't kill them. (From the BBC)

Feeding ducks bread: Should you do it? - BBC News

So if you want to take the occasional little visitors to the little pond near Glenview Country Club, it is a minor, not a major infraction to the Naturalists.
I agree, Gracie. Much ado about nothing

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-01-2021 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1997811)
I found that feeding duck's bread isn't wonderful but it doesn't kill them. (From the BBC)

Feeding ducks bread: Should you do it? - BBC News

So if you want to take the occasional little visitors to the little pond near Glenview Country Club, it is a minor, not a major infraction to the Naturalists.
..and if everyone who doesn't know this, decides to also feed the ducks bread, to the extent where a lot of people are feeding bread to the ducks and they're consistently too full to eat their actual diet, they will get sick and die.

photo1902 09-01-2021 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1997949)
..and if everyone who doesn't know this, decides to also feed the ducks bread, to the extent where a lot of people are feeding bread to the ducks and they're consistently too full to eat their actual diet, they will get sick and die.
Way too much drama.

Just don’t let the ducks and other birds at Disney know this. They’ve thrived for years on popcorn, french bread, pretzels, hot dog rolls, hamburger buns and various handouts.


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