i love ducks & birds so much the poop does not bother me.i have 2 parakeets & a love bird that bring me so much joy. if i get down about something my husband runs to get peaches (my love bird).she always brings on a smile.i never knew u could love a bird like i love my 3.i have a yard full of them but no lake,so no ducks.my daughter did have a pet duck once (20 yrs ago).she loved it till it disappeared.