2.06.2013

Post from Ithaca's Food Web

Ithaca's Food Web is a great blog from Allison Fromme - thanks for the write up! 

EXCERPT:
"The ducks did eat the slugs, but the weather last summer was unusually dry, so the slugs were not as problematic as previous years. Steve says his biggest surprise was that one breed, the Muscovy, ate both slugs and the mushrooms -- not ideal if you aim to sell mushrooms. "The heritage breeds (Cayuga and Swedish blue) were notable foragers, often exploring the forest floor before heading to the food trough," he says. "

FULL POST: 
http://ithacasfoodweb.blogspot.com/2013/02/an-elegant-solution-ducks-devour-slugs.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=email&utm_content=542458&utm_campaign=0