Gemini 2.5 Pro (earlier version of Gemini) is apparently more my kind of LLM:
Response to A:
It is not recommended or legal to take ducks home from a park. The ducks you see in parks are wild animals, and they are protected by federal and state laws, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Capturing or keeping them is illegal and can result in significant fines.
Beyond the legal issues, there are several other important reasons not to take a wild duck home:
Stress and Harm to the Duck: Capturing and removing a duck from its natural environment is extremely stressful for the animal and can cause injury or even death.
Specialized Care: Wild ducks have specific dietary and environmental needs that are very difficult to replicate in a home. They need a proper water source for swimming and preening, a specific diet, and the company of other ducks.
Disease: Wild birds can carry diseases and parasites, such as salmonella and avian influenza, that can be transmitted to humans and other pets.
They Are Not Pets: Wild ducks are not domesticated. They will not behave like a pet and will likely be fearful, unhappy, and unhealthy in a captive environment.
Alternatives to Taking a Duck Home
If you enjoy ducks and want to have them in your life, here are some safe, legal, and humane alternatives:
Observe Them in the Wild: The best way to appreciate wild ducks is to visit them in their natural habitat. You can enjoy watching, photographing, or sketching them from a respectful distance.
Volunteer: Consider volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation center. This is a great way to help care for injured or orphaned ducks and other wildlife.
Raise Domestic Ducks: If you are serious about owning ducks and have the proper space and resources, you can purchase domesticated breeds (like Pekin, Khaki Campbell, or Runner ducks) from a reputable hatchery or farm supply store. Be sure to research their specific needs, as they require significant care, including secure outdoor space, a pool of water, and proper food.
Response to B:
A tricky task, a feathered quest, To put your worries all to rest. To gather ducks, now heed my word, And soon your flock will be secured.
Be calm and slow, make no loud sound, Lest they should scatter all around. A frantic chase will make them fly, So a gentle presence you must apply.
Bring forth a treat, a tasty lure, Some cracked corn, oats, or peas, for sure. (Avoid the bread, it does them harm.) Toss it gently, with calm and charm.
Don’t chase them down, but softly herd, With outstretched arms, and whispered word. Walk far behind and to the side, And be their slow, persistent guide.
If friends can help, then form a line, A human fence, a soft design. Guide them toward a waiting crate, Or to a corner, seal their fate.
With patience, food, and steady hand, You’ll lead them back across the land. And home they’ll be, no more to roam, Safe in their pen, their happy home.
Gemini 2.5 Pro (earlier version of Gemini) is apparently more my kind of LLM:
Response to A:
Response to B: