Stop bugging the ducks, please :)

[dalt01]

Okay, I want to keep things light and fun, since that's the theme of this website.

kinda new around these here parts aint ya, little buckaroo?

 

[mickey&me]

I never see anyone bothering the ducks, but I do see the ducks swimming in the pools, which seems really unsanitary and nasty to me. We always laugh and just go on our way, but deep down inside I'm thinking, "Ewwww!" LOL On my last trip to CR my niece and I were in the quiet pool and swimming along in the pool with us was a duck! We didn't last long. LOL

Trust me, the ducks are WAY cleaner than some people!

 

[mitros]

This thread hit home. What is with the parents of these little monsters? Your supposed to teach your child that they are NOT to chase after these creatures. Now, I am not particularly an "animal lover" {we have no pets}, and I am not a member of PETA, bur c'mon mom and dad, you don't let your kid chase after the animals and birds. You think it is cute? Far from it. You are sending your kids the wrong message by allowing them to harass these creatures. We see this all the time at WDW. Wise up folks, it's the wrong thing for your kids to do. Many times we have seen tables full of drunken adults, especially outside the Y&B Club resorts by the pools, that think it's hilarious to tell their little monsters to chase the creatures. Sad indeed..........

 

[mitros]

Trust me, the ducks are WAY cleaner than some people!

Man, you said a mouthful!

 

[Mulan82]

IMO, a child chasing a bunnie isn't harming it. Let me repeat those first three words one more time. IN MY OPINION... I remember when I was a kid chasing bunnies around. Heck, when I lived in Colorado my mom used to tell me stories that I would run through the grasshoppers and chase them during grasshopper season. I completely understand that it may disrupt your viewing of such a cute creature, but as long as the child isn't throwing rocks at it or harming it any way physically, I think its fine. I mean, I've never had a bunnie try to attack me for my Mickey Bar before...

Feeding ducks are different. One, I must say that I am a little scared at ducks around the park when I am eating. I never know when one of them are going to nip at me for food. When eating at Flame tree I am quite aware of my duck surroundings.

Now, people feeding seagulls drive me crazy. There is nothing worse than being on the Jersey boardwalk and getting attacked by a mob of seagulls because they want your food. Seagulls have no shame. I've watched them swoop down on little kids eating food in their strollers to get a bite.


ps. i love the DIS'er who is from NY and has a PHILLIES avatar under their name. LOVE IT!

 

[Miaka]

IMO, a child chasing a bunnie isn't harming it. Let me repeat those first three words one more time. IN MY OPINION... I remember when I was a kid chasing bunnies around. Heck, when I lived in Colorado my mom used to tell me stories that I would run through the grasshoppers and chase them during grasshopper season. I completely understand that it may disrupt your viewing of such a cute creature, but as long as the child isn't throwing rocks at it or harming it any way physically, I think its fine. I mean, I've never had a bunnie try to attack me for my Mickey Bar before...

Just wanted to address one part of this, Chasing a rabbit my very well BE harming it physically. They are a nervous creature (as a prey animal) even my pet rabbit, who has only been around humans, and my four kids, gets nervous when they get rambunctious and her little heart races. Some kid chasing it could very well give the rabbit a heart attack (I have seen this in guinea pigs). No, they won't attack you for your mickey bar, but any amount of chasing it could still harm it. I know it's your opinion that it's harmless, but it truly isn't

 

[grumpysmrs]

Quite a few years back on our 1st trip to Hop Dee Doo Review, we watched this kid I would guess about 8 taunt this white peacock that was walking around & sure enough no sooner did I tell my husband I thought it was a bad idea the thing attacked him. Of course I laughed b/c his parents kept telling him to stop but h didn't. I don't believe he was injured but the bird jumped at his stomach & pecked at his head!!!

now the peacocks are gone from FW. We used to enjoy watching them and peoples bad behavior made Disney take them away.....

 

[Mulan82]

Just a small question. Does this happen to an antelope being chased by a tiger or something of the sort? Seriously. Just a question. Not trying to be smart. Nothing would creep me out more than watching a child chase a rabbit and the rabbit falling over.

 

[Miaka]

Just a small question. Does this happen to an antelope being chased by a tiger or something of the sort? Seriously. Just a question. Not trying to be smart. Nothing would creep me out more than watching a child chase a rabbit and the rabbit falling over.

There's no reason it couldn't. Animals are not always the fittest strongest creatures, and as there are anomalies in humanity, there is in animals. Now, usually, ones with such an anomaly doesn't usually survive very long (mother animals know if something is wrong with their offspring and they will sometimes abandon it, but there is also evidence in "pack animals" that they do care for their sick and injured) but there are illnesses that animals can contract that will weaken them and such a thing can happen. Don't know if heartworm is something that is the sole propriety of dogs and cats, or if wild animals also contract it but that is something that will weaken and eventually kill an animal.

 

[Miaka]

now the peacocks are gone from FW. We used to enjoy watching them and peoples bad behavior made Disney take them away.....

Our Zoo has a bajillion Peacocks, I get just as irritated at people who chase them as I do people who chase other animals. I took a lot of time getting my kids to freeze when they see a wild animal, and no do anything other then watch, and the amount of perpetual motion my children have is scary.

 

[Lisa75]

So let me get this straight, you think that chasing ducks as a child is a sign of a "deep mental disturbance" that will lead to mass murder? Hmmmm, you will need to provide me with a few more hard facts to back that one up.

TC.

I think she was referring more to the rock throwing/tormenting of the animals. While I don't have numbers for you, I can certainly vouch for ALL of OP's statements. I am a criminal prosecutor and I have a ritual at work any time I get a file for a serious domestic case. I flip backwards through the record (so back in time) with a colored marker to find the "Cruelty to Animals" charge. And more often than not, it is there (or THEY are there).
But the OP's statements are backed up by more scientific studies than mine.

So let your kids bother the little animals. Then when they move on to other acts the OP and I will go visit them at juvy hall and throw bread to them through the bars.

 

[TiggerCat]

Just wanted to address one part of this, Chasing a rabbit my very well BE harming it physically. They are a nervous creature (as a prey animal) even my pet rabbit, who has only been around humans, and my four kids, gets nervous when they get rambunctious and her little heart races. Some kid chasing it could very well give the rabbit a heart attack (I have seen this in guinea pigs). No, they won't attack you for your mickey bar, but any amount of chasing it could still harm it. I know it's your opinion that it's harmless, but it truly isn't

Maybe we could get the stressed out bunnies some therapy. Perhaps Dr. Phil can start a new show for stressed out critters who were harassed by dangereous children.

Cmon people. This is human nature. Next we will be ranting about people with cats that chase birds or dogs that torment cats.

 

[TiggerCat]

I think she was referring more to the rock throwing/tormenting of the animals. While I don't have numbers for you, I can certainly vouch for ALL of OP's statements. I am a criminal prosecutor and I have a ritual at work any time I get a file for a serious domestic case. I flip backwards through the record (so back in time) with a colored marker to find the "Cruelty to Animals" charge. And more often than not, it is there (or THEY are there).
But the OP's statements are backed up by more scientific studies than mine.

So let your kids bother the little animals. Then when they move on to other acts the OP and I will go visit them at juvy hall and throw bread to them through the bars.

You are really making a leap by insinuating that all dangerous offenders were animal abusers. Especially without any numbers to back that statement up. While I am not an expert in the field I would actually be very surprised if a large percentage had a "cruelty to animals" charge since that that seems to be a rarely heard of offence.

 

[Miaka]

Maybe we could get the stressed out bunnies some therapy. Perhaps Dr. Phil can start a new show for stressed out critters who were harassed by dangereous children.

Cmon people. This is human nature. Next we will be ranting about people with cats that chase birds or dogs that torment cats.

Cats and dogs following their natural instincts are different then humans tormenting an animal. I don't believe it's "human nature" to torment and harass something weaker then themselves. yes, it happens, just look at school bullies, but that gets into a whole different spectrum of inner self loathing. We have varying opinions, that's what makes the world great, but I don't allow my kids to be mean to any type of animal, no matter what, and it would be nice if other parents taught their children some respect.
just My opinion.

 

[TiggerCat]

Cats and dogs following their natural instincts are different then humans tormenting an animal. I don't believe it's "human nature" to torment and harass something weaker then themselves. yes, it happens, just look at school bullies, but that gets into a whole different spectrum of inner self loathing. We have varying opinions, that's what makes the world great, but I don't allow my kids to be mean to any type of animal, no matter what, and it would be nice if other parents taught their children some respect.
just My opinion.

I would argue that chasing animals is still part of our "Hunter/Gatherer" days and is therefore part of our instinct. I would also say that chasing ducks and rabbits is not tormenting or harassing. It is what it is - part of the great circle of life. Rabbits and ducks should be thankful that there are kids who remind them that humans still consider both species to be part of a well balanced diet.

TC.

 

[pilesoflaundry]

I don't want to overstate things here, but animal abuse is the kind of character flaw that's a precursor of things to come. As for ducks in the pools, I wouldn't worry too much. I've gotta believe those pools are chlorinated past the point where anything nasty can survive too long.

My dd loves animals and wants to be a vet and she would never harm one. But she's a duck chaser and I can't help but laugh when she does.

Swimming in the resort pools is gross and I would probably chase them off too.

As for kids THROWING things at ducks or ANY wildlife, that is worrisome and is something I would never let my kids get away with.

 

[Lisa75]

You are really making a leap by insinuating that all dangerous offenders were animal abusers. Especially without any numbers to back that statement up. While I am not an expert in the field I would actually be very surprised if a large percentage had a "cruelty to animals" charge since that that seems to be a rarely heard of offence.

I did not say "all" nor did I say "dangerous offenders". But a large percentage of serious domestic abusers, yes. And again, I don't sit around my house armed with stats. But there have been several studies in various related fields that prove and explain this.

And cruelty to animals is not a rarely heard of offense in my state. I am a prosecutor, so I would know.

Anyway, believe the correlation or not. The behavior is still obnoxious and I don't need data to back that up.

P.S. Congrats on your recent contract with the Eagles!

 

[Lisa75]

I would argue that chasing animals is still part of our "Hunter/Gatherer" days and is therefore part of our instinct. I would also say that chasing ducks and rabbits is not tormenting or harassing. It is what it is - part of the great circle of life. Rabbits and ducks should be thankful that there are kids who remind them that humans still consider both species to be part of a well balanced diet.

TC.

But they extended free dining, so there should be no kids chasing the animals at Disney for awhile then, no??

 

[maxiesmom]

Swimming in the resort pools is gross and I would probably chase them off too.

There is most likely more human feeces in the pool than duck. That is why Disney clorinates the heck out of the pools!

To all of you who are afraid to share a pool with a duck--do you never swim in a lake or stream? Or the ocean? A little duck do do is not going to hurt you.

 

[jrc-elpaso]

I wonder what the parents who think it's OK for their kids to chase the wildlife would do if I (or any other adult) started chasing their kids. After all, I'm not going to hurt them - I just think it's fun to see them run away. Please, teach your kids to respect the animals.