[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Road-Runner

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]

Originally Posted by BruggsNC1

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]

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]

dumb move imo

[Mlogan22@tampabay.rr.com]

Just think how bad it is for humans if it’s so bad for wildlife. Food for thought pun intended

[Crazyladycruz]

Make croutons, bread pudding or bread crumbs?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by BruggsNC1

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]

Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe

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]

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!]

Originally Posted by BruggsNC1

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!
Now they want to feed rotten green food to the ducks!

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by BruggsNC1

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]

Originally Posted by BruggsNC1

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]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

..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.