The Migratory/Ornamental Waterfowl INFO Thread

[KansasKid]

I'm still kinda confused on the whole mallard situation, i mean i know you don't have the permit but there still on the list?

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

that's because they are one of the most massively populated species of naturally occuring migratory waterfowl in the U.S.
But there are some many domesticated ones that it's just not worth their time I'm sure. I think 3 generations and under from the wild do require it, but again, how would they know for sure.

 

[roocrazy]

is it true that you only need a permit if you plans on selling or trading wild ducks not just to own...thats what mallard lanes said!

 

[KansasKid]

If you buy migratory waterfowl a permit is only required to sell/give/"dispose of" and when you buy them the seller will provide you with a transfer permit ( form 3-186) that just states that you bought them legally.

 

[duckking]

Not sure where you are in this conversation, but we were getting 5 chickens for eggs and my 14 year old son talked us into getting 2 female mallards. I was VERY skeptical about getting ducks, but relented and we ended up, thru chance, getting 3 mallards and a Rouen. He has been so responsible with caring for them, and we even had them in the house for 2 months!!! while their house/run was being completed. We have fallen in-love with the ducks......and, yes, we love the chickens as well, but the ducks are something else. We are now thinking about raising ducks, Rouens to start with, and my son wants to show them.

We are building a large enclosure for them in the spring because we live in predator country up in the foothills of the Cascades. I cannot tell you the difference it has made in his attitude and sense of responsibility. Even his 16 year old brother and my husband have gotten into it. We are total city slickers who decided to live in the country, but I can honestly say that these critters have brought a whole new dimension to our lives and we love every quack and grunt and throaty murmur. The ducks and chickens, having been brought up together, hang out together during the day, but have their own houses to sleep in at night. They are a hoot to watch together.

Us parents can be a pain in the butt sometimes about these things, but I whole-heartedly condone raising and caring for critters. It has been GREAT!!!

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

Thatks for that addition to the thread,
toejam, you may want to print that one and give to your dad, !!

So glad yall have decided to start with ducks, to me, they are truly wonderful to have around in any breed/species. And do exactly what you said for both young and old in regards to bringing everyone together in the family threw their care and such. Keep at it,
I to have tons of critters who think this is a drive threw KFC
I would advise an electric fence around all your pens. I run two strands, one at 6 inches off the ground,for diggers, another at 12-15 for the chewers. Helped a ton



and by the way, yes, Kansakid was 100% correct on the permits. But if you get a migratory species, be sure that breeder does give you the transfer form....

 

[toejam]

Well, since Christmas break started, I had time to read all 59 pages! Lots of info.
Now, some more questions.
Are shovlers a good species to begin with? Will they work in a mixed community?
How much are new zealands and argetian reds be pair?and american
What are some good plants to put in an aiviary?

 

[J3172]

In Michigan you have to have a permit to hold wildlife in captivity for ducks/geese/swans. Even if you don't plan on selling them you still need a permit to have them.

 

[waterdog]

Quote:
You only need the fereral permit if sell the waterfowl, but every state has different laws you would have to check the laws in the state you live in. As J3172 stated here in Michigan you have to get the state permit BEFORE you get the birds.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

yes that's correct. I stated that in the begining, that the permits I refer to are the Federal ones that everybody has to have. Yes several states do require individual state issued permits, no way for one person to know all of them, so it's great for you locals to let folks know about your individual states. I have know idea which ones do, LOL