[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

And as is with other open areas in the Villages, we are over building their habitat (see previous thread: Gators eat ducks). Ducks also float in open water areas and, much to our disappointment, and given the amount of time and money spent to try to train them where to poop, they continue to let us down. Maybe just a stern Shooo would have fixed the issue, something to try next time, maybe.

Good post.

[Kahuna32162]

Originally Posted by looneycat

how are we over building their habitat when those ponds the ducks now use are man-made

I'm sorry, I most not have made clear enough that my comment was intended as tounge in cheek. I'll quack to improve.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

I'm sorry, I most not have made clear enough that my comment was intended as tounge in cheek. I'll quack to improve.

Boy, you ducked outta that one.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by HimandMe

Birds around in pools are a common thing. Lots of chlorine and good maintenance of decks usually solves most of the problems. As long as it's not a snake or gator in there (and I always check bottom upon arrival) I'm good.

I followed you up until your comment about "maintenance of ducks" how does one "maintain" a duck? Oops, you said decks! [emoji41]