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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Maria1969 on August 28, 2011, 06:37:41 pm

Title: runner beans
Post by: Maria1969 on August 28, 2011, 06:37:41 pm

Hi

Can I give cooked runner beans to my new ducks pls??? :&>

Many thanks

Maria

Title: Re: runner beans
Post by: little blue on August 28, 2011, 07:11:09 pm

I do  .... in moderation.

though my mum always says not to give raw beans to the guinea pigs - but doesn't know why!

Title: Re: runner beans
Post by: Maria1969 on August 28, 2011, 08:56:27 pm

Thanks,

I cooked extra (as per normal) on the sunday lunch so I can share whats left between dogs/cat/chickens & now ducks  ;D

Title: Re: runner beans
Post by: northfifeduckling on August 29, 2011, 03:02:54 pm

I hope you cooked the animals' share in a different kitchen/shed as required by "law"
on a serious note - I would not feed beans raw, we are not supposed to eat them either, they do contain some toxin that goes away when cooked.
Yesterday I blanched and skinned some broad beans and the hens went bananas for the skins, so funny  :chook: :&>