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Soon2BChixMom said:
I am not saying not to take care of the duckling, maybe a rehab would be the best place as they know what to do with stranded wild ducklings and other such birds that fall under the migratory bird act. They would also know the proper feeds and would rehabilitate it back to be able to live in the wild.
I am posting to clear up some other statements - if a native wild bird it is illegal to posses without a permit as stated here:
https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/laws-legislations/migratory-bird-treaty-act.php

And, if you don't want to click on the link:

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal for anyone to take, possess, import, export, transport, sell, purchase, barter, or offer for sale, purchase, or barter, any migratory bird, or the parts, nests, or eggs of such a bird except under the terms of a valid permit issued pursuant to Federal regulations. The migratory bird species protected by the Act are listed in 50 CFR 10.13.
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I would suggest taking the bird to a wildlife centre, does this help? He must be a lovely duckling.
 
1) the act you are quoting ONLY applies to Federal Law and not state law AND does not list the EXEMPTIONS such as some have already mentioned on here i.e. zoos
2) the act you are quoting ONLY applies to CERTAIN situations and to CERTAIN avian species
For example, they (meaning cities and homeowners associations) REGULARLY and LEGALLY round up and KILL Muscovy ducks in Florida as it is not A NATIVE species. Neither is the Florida Flamingo. So there are A LOT of situations that this ACT does NOT apply.

Also, the legislative intent behind the ACT is for harming or transporting in interstate commerce, not for someone wanting to love and take care of an abandon animal.

Just like I read on here is it illegal to use certain antibiotics. If you actually read the law it is for people that are raising the poultry for commercial purposes. It does not apply when it is someone's pet.

Actually, I am NOT getting off this site as there will always be bullies. If I BOIL your blood then you go spend hundred of thousands of dollars on law school. She can NOW say she depended on an ATTORNEYS advice in keeping her DUCK!
 
Are you keeping the duckling? Are you directing your comment at me or a previous user? I am just trying to help.
MaxwellHouse said:
1) the act you are quoting ONLY applies to Federal Law and not state law AND does not list the EXEMPTIONS such as some have already mentioned on here i.e. zoos
2) the act you are quoting ONLY applies to CERTAIN situations and to CERTAIN avian species
For example, they (meaning cities and homeowners associations) REGULARLY and LEGALLY round up and KILL Muscovy ducks in Florida as it is not A NATIVE species. Neither is the Florida Flamingo. So there are A LOT of situations that this ACT does NOT apply.

Also, the legislative intent behind the ACT is for harming or transporting in interstate commerce, not for someone wanting to love and take care of an abandon animal.

Just like I read on here is it illegal to use certain antibiotics. If you actually read the law it is for people that are raising the poultry for commercial purposes. It does not apply when it is someone's pet.

Actually, I am NOT getting off this site as there will always be bullies. If I BOIL your blood then you go spend hundred of thousands of dollars on law school. She can NOW say she depended on an ATTORNEYS advice in keeping her DUCK!
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MaxwellHouse said:
1) the act you are quoting ONLY applies to Federal Law and not state law AND does not list the EXEMPTIONS such as some have already mentioned on here i.e. zoos
2) the act you are quoting ONLY applies to CERTAIN situations and to CERTAIN avian species
For example, they (meaning cities and homeowners associations) REGULARLY and LEGALLY round up and KILL Muscovy ducks in Florida as it is not A NATIVE species. Neither is the Florida Flamingo. So there are A LOT of situations that this ACT does NOT apply.

Also, the legislative intent behind the ACT is for harming or transporting in interstate commerce, not for someone wanting to love and take care of an abandon animal.

Just like I read on here is it illegal to use certain antibiotics. If you actually read the law it is for people that are raising the poultry for commercial purposes. It does not apply when it is someone's pet.

Actually, I am NOT getting off this site as there will always be bullies. If I BOIL your blood then you go spend hundred of thousands of dollars on law school. She can NOW say she depended on an ATTORNEYS advice in keeping her DUCK!
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Right. I stated native duck. I know the muscovy are not native.
I didn't ask anyone to get off the site, I posted facts.

I had also stated that since the OP already interfered, they should continue to care for the duckling.

It takes a lot to make my blood boil, I think you might have taken the post to heart. Someone stating they are an attorney online does not equate talking to an attorney. If so, you might want to contact the OP so they have your contact info if ever needed.
 

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