They don't enjoy close confinement at all.

Thank you.

More to come!

It would seem that way, but the boxes were designed by a premier duck breeder in the country. He made them this way for ventilation purposes and for security.

Yes, but the Platinum Wood Ducks and the Silver Bahama Pintails are color mutations of the wild species.

The permits are usually not too difficult to obtain, but local zoning and ordinances might make it pretty hard. Wild species of birds are a real joy and I wish you the best.

Yes they can!

Most do not cross breed but occasionally some will. The breeder should always watch for that.

Thank you for your question. The birds are all wild species and they are full winged. If I were to simply open the doors, they would all fly out in a panic and fly into the aviary sides. From previous experience, this is a bad thing, as they often break their necks and don't survive. By tossing them into the air, they fly toward the open water of the pools, which is where their safety in the wild lies. So, tossing them gently into the air is actually the safest thing for them. I hope this puts your mind at ease.

@@life-springs-farmandaviary5908 I must say your response seems to contradict what happens towards the end of your release, after your struggles with green winged hen, the final birds seem so overwhelmed by your hand chasing them they make a panic for escape. Better to have less birds per case and allow safe exit in their own time in my opinion.