i finally gave up on my ducks today. as much as we enjoyed seeing them on the lake, it has become impossible to keep them away from the fish feed. i might have been able to manage if i only fed in one location, but feeding at several places in the lake made it impossible. even if feeding at one location, constantly having to throw things and jump and cuss at the ducks took all the fun out of hand feeding my fish. sooo, my ducks are no more. i did have fun with the 12 guage though.