Thanks everyone for the quick, helpful advice. It really means a lot, and I might be able to talk my parents into ducks now that we know the mess is not a major problem.
So, I have been following BYC for a while now, trying to figure out if they are right for me and my family. We are almost decided, but I have one more question. Everyone we have asked so far says that ducks are cute, funny, and smart, but SO messy! So messy that none of them want ducks again. My...