Beliall Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 so my daughter wants me to take her to see the ducks tomorrow, Is there anyone who has done this before? Is it ok to take pictures of the ducks, what bread to they like? What are the best ducks to see and when are they about? many thanks
foxy boxing Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Trying to decide if this topic is quackers or not!
stripeyfox Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 5 minutes ago, Beliall said: so my daughter wants me to take her to see the ducks tomorrow, Is there anyone who has done this before? Is it ok to take pictures of the ducks, what bread to they like? What are the best ducks to see and when are they about? many thanks What is your budget for bread? You can spend a lot but ducks don't mind the mouldy stuff so don't waste money on fancy bread. And be careful that your daughter doesn't fall in the pond. Might be worth taking a rope just in case. Photos are ok but don't post them on any duck social media sites since the birds haven't given you permission. And be careful of swans. They can eat children.
boots60 Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 This must be a fowl wind up. But if it's not then Fleckney's your place. Eider also have a look on the Web.
Darkon84 Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Yep, you shouldn't feed them bread. Grain, oats and peas are much better and helps them get the nutrients they need, which bread doesn't contain.
Voll Blau Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 1 hour ago, boots60 said: This must be a fowl wind up. But if it's not then Fleckney's your place. Eider also have a look on the Web. Not been the same since that duck with the afro haircut died.
Hollism Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 4 minutes ago, Darkon84 said: Yep, you shouldn't feed them bread. Grain, oats and peas are much better and helps them get the nutrients they need, which bread doesn't contain. Yep, this. Last time I went abbey park they had a dispenser machine in the cafe that sold approved feed. 50p for a handful I think but this was well over 10 years ago
Guest Electric Yetis Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Wistow Pond, followed by a trip to the café.
Countryfox Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 12 minutes ago, Hollism said: Yep, this. Last time I went abbey park they had a dispenser machine in the cafe that sold approved feed. 50p for a handful I think but this was well over 10 years ago Cafe long gone ... Always needed a sausage roll to get me round the park ...
Buce Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 30 minutes ago, boots60 said: This must be a fowl wind up. But if it's not then Fleckney's your place. Eider also have a look on the Web. 16 minutes ago, pds said: Wistow Pond, followed by a trip to the café. It's a long drive from Newhaven. However, Beliall, you are a short drive from the Seven Sisters Country Park, which has a river (Cuckmere) passing through that has a wide variety of water fowl, including some magnificent swans.
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 30 minutes ago, Beliall said: so my daughter wants me to take her to see the ducks tomorrow, Is there anyone who has done this before? Is it ok to take pictures of the ducks, what bread to they like? What are the best ducks to see and when are they about? many thanks A few tips from somebody who is an experienced pond-goer: Don't eat the bread you take for them in the car, the ducks won't thank you, neither will your daughter and it will ruin your appetite The ducks aren't very good at staying still for photos so be snappy when taking photoing them If you have a dog, the geese (big and grey) and also swans (even bigger and white) don't always take kindly to it. Don't start a bloodbath Don't bother taking your swimming shorts, there's no filter in the pond, gets pretty dirty. Your Mrs won't thank you for it Good luck, my friend. You'll need it
Alf Bentley Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 33 minutes ago, Beliall said: so my daughter wants me to take her to see the ducks tomorrow, Is there anyone who has done this before? Is it ok to take pictures of the ducks, what bread to they like? What are the best ducks to see and when are they about? many thanks Just take a shotgun, a sharp knife, a portable barbecue and a packet of orange sauce mix. Your daughter will love it.
Countryfox Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 1 minute ago, Alf Bentley said: Just take a shotgun, a sharp knife, a portable barbecue and a packet of orange sauce mix. Your daughter will love it. Nah ... duck best served CRISPY !! .....
yorkie1999 Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 34 minutes ago, KingGTF said: Shouldn't give ducks bread or oranges.
Guest Sharpe's Fox Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Don't give ducks bread you ingrate they like quartered grapes
jonthefox Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 1 hour ago, KingGTF said: Shouldn't give ducks bread Or jagerbombs.
Rocket-Ron Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Fancy getting in such a FLAP about taking your daughter to see the ducks
Buce Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 22 minutes ago, Rocket-Ron said: Fancy getting in such a FLAP about taking your daughter to see the ducks Groan. I don't know feather to laugh or cry..
Great Boos Up Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 37 minutes ago, stevelcfc said: Always best to see them with a l'orange sky. True, but you'll have to get up at the quack of dawn.
sphericalfox Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Thought this was a thread asking for help with your expenses.
Illusion35 Posted 28 April 2017 Posted 28 April 2017 Assuming this is actually a real question?! Coombe Abbey is my kids favourite place to feed the ducks and is a lovely country park. It's good for bikes and scooters etc too and has a nice playground. It might be too far away for you mind, I live in south Leics so not that far from me.
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