First of all, my Muscovies aren't going anywhere! They can make all the regulations they want, but my Scovies are here for the duration.
Therein lies the problem - you have them, but I don't. Ive contemplated getting them. However, if the law goes into full effect, I will have to go to the 'under market' to get them. I don't mind that so much - I'm a big believer in such markets. But with hatcheries and good breeders you have a measure of assurance on quality. In the under market you don't know what they are selling.
Personally, I doubt this will ever be enforced, but if so, I doubt anyone will bother coming up on my little hill to see if I'm harboring the dreaded Muscovy Duck.
I tend to agree with this. By the same token, are you willing to allow the government yet another way to control what you do and how you do it? That is how liberty is lost.
I was at a swap in Farmington, MO yesterday, and brought up the subject with other breeders. They are now up in arms about it. One man stated that this will be all out war if anyone tries to take his ducks away. He sold over 400 ducklings last year, and plans to sell more this year. So, I added a few more to our bandwagon, and hope it helps. You never know who that one person may be who can make the difference, so my plan is to keep spreading the word, and hope that people have the guts to stand up and say NO.
Ive already said no and Im glad you feel this way. On this sort of issue the people have a voice, and it could lead to a change in the law in our favor.
It could also mean nothing and it goes into effect, as is. That is the chance we take... and its worth it.
