Releasing waterfowl - graphic pictures

[Calebs Acre]

I just "happened" onto this thread and can't for the life of me see why the original poster takes ducks in the first place since they cannot live at her house and they do not have a safe environment at her friend's house? Did I miss something about WHY these ducks are being hatched in the first place? There were other posts with some background somewhere? I feel like I am missing the entire reason for the thread. All I seem to get from the post is that the person really loves ducks and is finding a way (which seems selfish in my opinion from what I am reading here) to make herself happy?

I am so so sorry for those poor ducks in the photos. My dog vet cares for the many sick and injured ducks found in the various parks on Long Island hear his practice. He happens to be an excellent exotic/avian vet and has been written up in many articles to thank him for his dedication to the local ducks, swans, geese and other waterfowl. I've seen these victims firsthand and it makes me stomach turn. Such a sad thing that the general public does not realize that this is a serious issue.

 

[tiffanyh]

Trust me, I care enough about ducks (always have since I was four) to not be an idiot to put these precious animals in an unsafe habitat.

But you are......putting them out in an unsafe habitat. Raccoons are aroudn that pond, dogs, you are exposing all your "released" ducks to this same misery.

They really aren't living in the wild, just half wild half domestic. I think that ducks are just as safe in my lake as they would be in human care.

That is an VERY untrue statement. In my care they would have constant food and water and 100% protection from predators as they would be safely in a coop each evening.

I hate to say it because I dont want to attack.....but you are just adding to the problem that you are so called helping.

The ducks you release will end up with the attacks like those posted. I know you think you are helping but you are not helping by dumping domestic ducks on the pond.

I really wish you would try to look at your situation more objectively. People are telling you the truth and sometime we have to not be headstrong and listen to others that know a little something.

PS> I reread every post this OP has ever made before commenting.​

 

[spoonie]

This is a very hot topic, and I think that there's a fairly basic question that I am confused on. If Hope has a nest, why do you need to take the eggs to hatch them in the first place? Why do you need to add more ducks to those already there in the first palce? The ducklings would be better off being born and raised wild and learning from the very beginning that there are dangers around them, rather than learning to trust all humans. You'd still get the opportunity to watch them grow up and feed them if you wanted to, without infringing on -nature- and -instincts-. The ducks would have the opportunity to LIMIT their own numbers. Wild animals do that, and are only those that are fittest, strongest, and healthiest live to maturity. Nature is self limiting. Only those the habitat can sustain will be able to live there and remain healthy. Your actions disrupt that natural process.

I understand you care for ducks, and you feel you are doing them a service as well as benefiting through the enjoyment and feeling "loved" and "needed" by those you "release". But, what would you say to someone who bred kittens to "release" them back into the wild after they were weaned? If you're not capable of caring for an animal, being responsible for it their WHOLE lives, not just the portions they sit at the edge of the lake nearest your house, you shouldn't be doing what you are doing.

It's unfair to the animals, and honestly, it's unfair to you. Love the ducks who come and live there on their own, but don't push ducks out your door so that you feel you have a "flock" of your own. You're setting them up for pain, and yourself up for pain when you find one of "your" ducks mauled or half eaten on your lake front. Think of how you would feel, knowing that you put them there in the first place, and this is what happened.

 

[SterlingAcres]

I believe that you dump a duck when it is not an adult yet, meaning not having full plumage. Releasing a duck is when is capable of protecting itself and being able to fend for itself as well.

WHAT?!
Leaving a domesticated duck out onto a pond is called dumping. It's just as pathetic as leaving an infant child in the woods to fend for itself. They don't know how to take care of themselves, where there's food, where to sleep... even if they're full grown, they'd be in a whole new environment and know nothing about it.
Yes, it's sad that people and predators do this... but if you hadn't dumped the darn duck to begin with, it wouldn't have gotten injured.

 

[Harley's girl]

Dear God! Those pictures will give me nightmares now!!!! Those poor animals! How can people be so cruel?!? I can not for the life of me see why anyone would pour hot grease over a nesting duck!!! WTFlip??? And where are the owners of these dogs? Why are they setting back watching them kill and maim these animals? I am so disgusted right now. I am so glad that my ducks are safe and protected!!! So sad. Waterfowlrescue God bless you for helping those animals!!! Thank you!

 

[firem3]

islauds, I'm no animal rights activist by any means but to be blunt you're an idiot. not only are you violating federal law but you are violating moral law. I hope someone finds out where you live and calls fish and wildlife or what ever governing body rules where you are and you are fined or jailed. i went back to see where this thread began and peson after person has said you are doing wrong, get it through your THICK SKULL.

 

[SterlingAcres]

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[tiffanyh]

Im glad someone else said it so I didnt have to. :|


If you are right and EVERYONE ELSE (including fish and wildlife officials) then quite posting so we dont have to be upset about your level of ingorance.

How is everyone else in the world is wrong and you are right in this situation? What background do you have over officials who decide these laws and people who have worked in this field that make you an expert and all of them wrong?

 

[krackerhill]

Islauds have you no conscience? I am actually questioning mine for reading this post....fury kept me going. Forum rules keep me from further opion.

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Hello Islauds. If you do not own that entire body of water, you are not permitted by law to release waterfowl. I know this because I wanted to release waterfowl onto our 3 acre pond, but because we share it with one other person, we were required by law to get written permission from everyone else who own part of the pond or who lived next to the pond. Since this is a 550 acre lake and you live in a condo, I am assuming you do not own any part of this lake, nevertheless the whole thing.

What you are planning to do is illegal, in more than one way.

I won't touch on the ethical or moral aspect, I will give you only facts.

I hope you really take into consideration what you are doing and planning on doing. Since you obviously have a wonderful passion for waterfowl, I would suggest locating a nearby waterfowl rescue and volunteering some manhours or supplies. Your passion would be well placed, you would have personal contact with the waterfowl, you will be helping a good cause, and volunteer hours look GREAT on resumes and personal profiles!! You would be helping a wonderful cause. Just a suggestion.

I'm sure someone on here would be able to help you locate a local rescue that you could volunteer at. You are more than welcome to PM and I would try to help.

-Kim