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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: smudger on May 09, 2012, 11:59:08 am

Title: rat killing duck breeds
Post by: smudger on May 09, 2012, 11:59:08 am

I have read the posts regarding muscovies, but think I am too frightened to contemplate them (and I have a small child, small dogs etc). Are there any other breeds that can do the job of controlling rats with maybe less aggression to others? especially any rare breeds?

Title: Re: rat killing duck breeds
Post by: Sylvia on May 09, 2012, 12:42:45 pm

I kept Muscovies when my children were tiny, small dogs too and never had a hint of aggression from them. Where did you hear about this?

Title: Re: rat killing duck breeds
Post by: colliewoman on May 09, 2012, 01:21:38 pm

Aw Daffyd is a gent with people! Don't let the fierce looks put you off :love:

Title: Re: rat killing duck breeds
Post by: darkbrowneggs on May 09, 2012, 02:12:18 pm

Do ducks kill rats?  I know rats eat ducklings :-(

Title: Re: rat killing duck breeds
Post by: smudger on May 09, 2012, 06:46:00 pm

See post below - Muscovy ducks. Plus I posted about rat problem and their killing abilities was mentioned, and again on the  muscovy duck post as well.