Help With Ducks

MJM · 05-18-2007, 04:39 PM

We'd all better be careful...someone from PETA might take offense, citing undue stress on the ducks, and unfair labor practices for the dogs....

onthebay · 05-18-2007, 10:12 PM

Don't forget them.

Knot Droolin' · 05-20-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJM

We'd all better be careful...someone from PETA might take offense, citing undue stress on the ducks, and unfair labor practices for the dogs....

Why would People Eating Tasty Animals take offense?

Mee-n-Mac · 05-21-2007, 09:49 AM

I love animals. Who wouldn't ? They're delicious !!

now as to the best way to stun a snail darter .....

joann721 · 05-21-2007, 10:55 AM

The alligator has not arrived as of yet... I expect it today or tomorrow.

Kenny did find, at Home Depot, an owl wind windsock that is pretty lame... I wouldnt believe it was real if I was a duck.. but as of this morning all of the song birds no longer live in the tree next to the pool. They ran (flew) for the hills, so obviously they believe it is ominous. We have seen the ducks once in the past few days. They did not stay for more than a few moments, they landed, went for a quick swim, and looked around and flew away. So maybe it is working. We moved it on Sunday just to keep them guessing.

I cant explain but I have this picture in my head of them sitting on the fence laughing at us.

But I think once we put the alligator in the water floating around that will also help...

joann721 · 05-21-2007, 11:00 AM

The alligator has not arrived as of yet... I expect it today or tomorrow.

Kenny did find, at Home Depot, an owl wind windsock that is pretty lame... I wouldnt believe it was real if I was a duck.. but as of this morning all of the song birds no longer live in the tree next to the pool. They ran (flew) for the hills, so obviously they believe it is ominous. We have seen the ducks once in the past few days. They did not stay for more than a few moments, they landed, went for a quick swim, and looked around and flew away. So maybe it is working. We moved it on Sunday just to keep them guessing.

I cant explain why but I have this picture in my head of them sitting on the fence laughing at us.

But I think once we put the alligator in the water floating around that will also help...

rander7823 · 05-22-2007, 12:42 PM

I have heard he has had some luck getting rid of golfers......I mean gophers

GTO · 05-22-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rander7823

I have heard he has had some luck getting rid of golfers......I mean gophers

Actually, I think he called them "varments" Which I'm pretty sure ducks fall under that category.

gtxrider · 05-22-2007, 12:54 PM

I know of some people who had Seagull trouble and they cured it by shooting one and nailing it to post on the dock. Not legal but it worked (so I am told).

Not to offend anyone but they could have been related to Tony S. Bada bing bada BOOM

LSBA Joker · 05-22-2007, 01:12 PM

gtx, fyi, strap popsicle stix onto the legs of the flying rat to keep it upright on the post. one stick in it's beak will keep the neck and head at a proper angle.
should last about 6-8 weeks before it gets a bit weathered looking.

nj2nh · 05-23-2007, 10:41 AM

A few years ago, some friends of ours from here in Joisey came up to NH with us for a week. Their dog, Nitanny (now THERE'S a name!) used to jump into the water to chase the ducks. She was the stupidest dog I have ever known and I've known some stupid dogs. Maybe it was her name. She was a Golden so her lack of brains always mystified me.

Anyway, the ducks, being smarter than this dog, started swimming out further and further in an effort not only to escape the dumb beast but to drown her. They would have succeeded, too, if her owners hadn't managed to drag the canoe out of the basement and paddle out to rescue her. She was halfway across Alton Bay near Echo Point and quite exhausted, but too dumb to think she should turn back.

And since everyone is posting their cute doggies, here is my Molly. She is kind of goofy, but just as smart as our beloved Lucy who lived to be over 15!

Jersey Girl
(30 days to NH and counting)

Pineedles · 05-23-2007, 11:00 AM

Keep those cute dog pictures comin!

But remember all, keep it Germane. You must mention duck chasing.

05-18-2007, 10:12 PM	#2
onthebay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	What about the poor alligators? Don't forget them.

05-21-2007, 09:49 AM	#4
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	I love animals and ... I love animals. Who wouldn't ? They're delicious !! now as to the best way to stun a snail darter ..... __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

05-21-2007, 10:55 AM	#5
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	update The alligator has not arrived as of yet... I expect it today or tomorrow. Kenny did find, at Home Depot, an owl wind windsock that is pretty lame... I wouldnt believe it was real if I was a duck.. but as of this morning all of the song birds no longer live in the tree next to the pool. They ran (flew) for the hills, so obviously they believe it is ominous. We have seen the ducks once in the past few days. They did not stay for more than a few moments, they landed, went for a quick swim, and looked around and flew away. So maybe it is working. We moved it on Sunday just to keep them guessing. I cant explain but I have this picture in my head of them sitting on the fence laughing at us. But I think once we put the alligator in the water floating around that will also help... __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

05-21-2007, 11:00 AM	#6
joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	update The alligator has not arrived as of yet... I expect it today or tomorrow. Kenny did find, at Home Depot, an owl wind windsock that is pretty lame... I wouldnt believe it was real if I was a duck.. but as of this morning all of the song birds no longer live in the tree next to the pool. They ran (flew) for the hills, so obviously they believe it is ominous. We have seen the ducks once in the past few days. They did not stay for more than a few moments, they landed, went for a quick swim, and looked around and flew away. So maybe it is working. We moved it on Sunday just to keep them guessing. I cant explain why but I have this picture in my head of them sitting on the fence laughing at us. But I think once we put the alligator in the water floating around that will also help... __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.

05-22-2007, 12:42 PM	#7
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 550 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	You can hire this guy I have heard he has had some luck getting rid of golfers......I mean gophers Attached Images

05-18-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	We'd all better be careful...someone from PETA might take offense, citing undue stress on the ducks, and unfair labor practices for the dogs....

05-22-2007, 12:54 PM	#9
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Its a Cinderella Story! I know of some people who had Seagull trouble and they cured it by shooting one and nailing it to post on the dock. Not legal but it worked (so I am told). Not to offend anyone but they could have been related to Tony S. Bada bing bada BOOM

05-22-2007, 01:12 PM	#10
LSBA Joker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and SE Mass Posts: 56 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	ducks gtx, fyi, strap popsicle stix onto the legs of the flying rat to keep it upright on the post. one stick in it's beak will keep the neck and head at a proper angle. should last about 6-8 weeks before it gets a bit weathered looking.

05-23-2007, 10:41 AM	#11
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 533 Thanks: 81 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	More dog tales A few years ago, some friends of ours from here in Joisey came up to NH with us for a week. Their dog, Nitanny (now THERE'S a name!) used to jump into the water to chase the ducks. She was the stupidest dog I have ever known and I've known some stupid dogs. Maybe it was her name. She was a Golden so her lack of brains always mystified me. Anyway, the ducks, being smarter than this dog, started swimming out further and further in an effort not only to escape the dumb beast but to drown her. They would have succeeded, too, if her owners hadn't managed to drag the canoe out of the basement and paddle out to rescue her. She was halfway across Alton Bay near Echo Point and quite exhausted, but too dumb to think she should turn back. And since everyone is posting their cute doggies, here is my Molly. She is kind of goofy, but just as smart as our beloved Lucy who lived to be over 15! Jersey Girl (30 days to NH and counting) Attached Images __________________

05-23-2007, 11:00 AM	#12
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 670 Times in 369 Posts	You GO Jersey Girl Keep those cute dog pictures comin! But remember all, keep it Germane. You must mention duck chasing.

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