West Texas Ducks in Need!

[Kiki]

TRY THESE PEOPLE:

http://fuzzyfriendsrescue.com

http://majesticwaterfowl.org


http://featheredangels.org/index.php/about-us/


maybe one of these can point you to a local rescue?
http://luckyduckrescue.org

 

[Kiki]

@KikisGirls these are domesticated ducks not wild. Dumped ducks

So I have spent the last hour or so researching this.
I assumed these "dumped" ducks are normal because they ARE everywhere, like I mentioned before.

I have called the Texas Park and Wildlife office and asked if they do anything about them.
Short answer is No.
I then asked if it is illegal to dump ducks in our parks.
She said, "Let me call the warden real quick and get back to you."

I am waiting on the call.

Apparently the reason I think they are living a normal life is because there are SO many domestic ducks everywhere down here. I've even found a few news stories about people dumping easter ducks at local parks.
Nothing ever seems to stop them so I don't think there is ever not going to be these "wild" domesticated ducks living in our parks.


hmmmm....this is very interesting to me.
So I am going to continue to spend a little time looking for other duck "rescues" but I am not sure I am going to be able to find any.
Doesn't seem to be a popular business here in Texas.

 

[EPChick]

There are wild ducks all around down here in Houston.
Signs in all the parks around here say "DO NOT FEED THE WILD DUCKS."


They don't look like they are starving to me.

This is El Paso, not Houston.

We do have wild Mallard (?) and Canadian geese that migrate in and out of the area. Those guys are doing fine for now. It's the dumped pet ducks that are starving. Apparently it's a yearly issue around this time.

 

[Kiki]

This is El Paso, not Houston.

We do have wild Mallard (?) and Canadian geese that migrate in and out of the area. Those guys are doing fine for now. It's the dumped pet ducks that are starving. Apparently it's a yearly issue around this time.

Yes...it is a daily issue here...so much so that nothing is done about these type ducks.
Try the links I posted. There is one resuce in your area that may be able to help you.

 

[EPChick]

I agree, it's going to be an ongoing issue. However, with us being in the desert, the natural resources needed for them to survive are pretty limited. It seems the numbers are overwhelming right now, so it has been getting more attention locally.

 

[Kiki]

I agree, it's going to be an ongoing issue. However, with us being in the desert, the natural resources needed for them to survive are pretty limited. It seems the numbers are overwhelming right now, so it has been getting more attention locally.

Contact your local news?

 

[EPChick]

Is their any water fowl rescue groups in your area. I can see where the sheriffs dept. wouldn't want to get involved. Any chance of getting a group of folks together and doing this on your own. Surely there are people around who want ducks.

Did you post on all the Texas threads?

Oh yes, there are small farms all around the outskirts of town, and others who keep backyard poultry and waterfowl in town. I figured the more exposure the better to try and let interested animal lovers know. I'm working on posting...in between work schtuff....

 

[EPChick]

Contact your local news?

The animal sanctuary is working on that already, I believe.

 

[Nardo]

Oh yes, there are small farms all around the outskirts of town, and others who keep backyard poultry and waterfowl in town. I figured the more exposure the better to try and let interested animal lovers know. I'm working on posting...in between work schtuff....

I 1/2 way want some ducks, but I am 9 hours away from you. I am hopeful that someone steps in. And I am hopeful someone gets a fine for dumping.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Should be more than a fine it's a disgrace this goes on that animals are throwaways. Left to starve or be killed by any number of predators whether animal or human.