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New Duck Owner - Ohio Winter Input Welcomed
<3 If only everyone else was as responsible. -
New Duck Owner - Ohio Winter Input Welcomed
I agree 100% adoption is the way to go. I am a food scientist for a big name petfood company, and help organize a very large adoption program in our area, so I have seen some things. I am just always cautious about where animals go. -
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New Duck Owner - Ohio Winter Input Welcomed
Yes, I know it is not ideal for them. Which definitely angers me that anyone would just dump these poor babies. Makes me even more upset that they were probably "easter pets" for someone who didn't do their homework about their needs. I am used to the dog & cat world, where shelters are... -
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New Duck Owner - Ohio Winter Input Welcomed
I will have to look to see what options exist in my area for rescue. I do realize the predator possibility, I can't help that. But once again, I did not purposely bring these guys here. I would never get a pet without fully understanding the needs beforehand. I'm just trying to provide some... -
New Duck Owner - Ohio Winter Input Welcomed
Thank you for your resposnse! I feel bad anyone would just dump off their pets, and I can't let them go un-cared for. I don't plan to put any doors on it, as we aren't rounding them up at night. A lot of this goes back to the HOA ordeal. I'm sure if it looked like a duck/chicken coop... -
New Duck Owner - Ohio Winter Input Welcomed
Hello All, I am new to the forum, but have been a casual lurker for a bit, so Thank You all for the great info. I am not an intentional poultry owner, but perhaps by accident, and that I'm a sucker :) I live in a residential neighborhood in Ohio. My house backs up to a very large retention...