Perhaps as controversial as an owl ringbearer?!

I'd be at the bar with a drink and thinking the people doing it were mad!

It sounds mental, and good fun but not my idea of wedding entertainment. You might think my wedding sounds boring though

Duck herding???

Sorry pass me that hose. ha

Actually feel a little sick at the thought of that, but then im so afraid of ducks that I abandoned my daughter in her push chair when we got surrounded by some 5 years ago *hangs her head in shame at the memory*

I've done it once using sheepdogs controlled by sounds but that was at a team building event - interesting to watch but at a wedding? Really?

If I went to a wedding and the bride & groom had arranged something like this I would be wondering when the men in white coats were due to arrive!

Ha, it would be fun to watch but its still a no from me, ive got visions of being coverd in duck poop!

I don't think I understand it, what actually is it? How does it work?

I love you mrsyard2b!!! hehe

I would love to watch it, me and the o/h randomly love ducks!

Not sure about 'everyone' having a go, could get hectic- maybe you could give it as a present to the best man or something ??! (obv you and hubby would have to have a go) but then no one else feels like they should do it and can all have a giggle just watching!

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I don't think it's a horrible idea, esp as you obviously love feathery things. I am a bit concerned that it's slghtly mean though. Chasing poor little ducks around for your amusement? If it wasn't mean then I would DEFINITELY join in, but I'd feel too much like a little kid chasing around animals tormenting them. I prefer the owl.

Just seems a bit gimmicky to me if I'm honest. Sort of thing you might find at a fete.

Get the guests to do the assault course instead, and leave the little ducks be. The guests will work up an appetite too!

It's a novel idea, I would be worried about when people had a few drinks though! Also you don't want everyone distracted by it perhaps and no one mingling, chatting etc?

If you want to do it then do it, but I don't get why weddings need this sort of entertainment?

I think it's cruel and unnecessary.

This!

Get the guests to do an obstacle course. Ducks aren't meant to be herded; it's cruel and unnecessary to do so. If I was at a wedding where this was the 'entertainment' i'd go inside and sit at the bar.

I just wanted to add if I attended a wedding as a guest that had this (or any other form of entertainment I would not choose for myself) I would never judge or think badly of it I would just get on and enjoy it if that is what the bride and groom had chosen for their day fair play to them.

I have just read the owl thread so I'm starting to see that you love birds Mrsyard2b! I did falconry inc. owls and I'd love to have an owl at my wedding, though probably outside in a display. Can you do that rather than duck herding? Or, set up your own bird petting zoo?

I'd love our dog to be involved in the church but after his shaming antics at the SIL's wedding, no one thinks it is a good idea.☹️

This for me too.

I think it works if you are having your wedding on a farm or you are having a country fete theme but not really otherwise...my friend did this (not at a wedding!) and actually said it was really fun, think it was a team building day at work so would get guests that didn't know each other chatting...im presuming you have an instructor telling guests what to do? otherwise as someone else said it could end up a load of drunk adults chasing poor ducks around a field....also i'd have to look into the cruelty of it a bit more before i picked anything to do with hearding animals for my wedding entertainment haha x

I don't think it sounds cruel. The dog is trained to do this so it must be a necessary part of the handlers farm. If sheep herding by dog was cruel there wouldn't be an annual competition of it. It doesn't sound like adults chasing ducks, they just control the dog using whistle commands. The dog is professional and won't want to chase the birds. I think it sounds fun and will be something people haven't experienced before. I would love to have a go!

LoOk for a local enthusiasts club and ask if you can visit someone. You might even be able to find a hobbyist who will come to the wedding cheaply. If you love birds then do what you want at your wedding. I am going to have our nutty dog involved, even if he repeats the bum dragging squealing in the marquee during speeches. It did make everyone laugh.

It sounds like an ace thing to do, just not sure it's the sort of thing I'd love to do at a wedding.

Ducks aside (and I agree with the others I'm afraid!) can I just say THANK YOU for posting this pic, it absolutely made my day! Wasn't in a great mood this morning but am now crying with laughter at the expression on the little guy's face! Absolutely brilliant. (clearly just my warped sense of humour but who cares!)

RedKitchie: Horses die at the Grand National and that still goes on every year. But that's a whole other issue I probably shouldn't get into!

I don't know enough about duck herding to know if it is cruel but it does seem a bit unnecessary. I don't know where you're getting married but unless you're getting married on a farm it would probably seem a bit random, and I'm not a girly girl but even I would be reluctant to get stuck in with farm animals when I'm wearing a nice dress. But only you know whether it's something your guests would enjoy.

I think it's a bit bizarre but if you and your OH like birds then I can see why it appeals. I would be concerned about guests getting bitten, bird poo and feathers everywhere and on people's outfits, and also having the time to fit these types of activities in.

Mrsyard2b, what do I need to do to get an invite to your wedding?! It sounds like my ideal day, I would just love a wedding with owls and duck herding ? Definitely wouldn't be forgetting your wedding in a hurry!

WSS ?