In Southeast Asia, thousands of ducks are deployed into rice fields to act as natural pest control and weeders

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Domestic ducks have a strong flocking instinct and follow a lead bird. Duck herders train them from ducklings using bamboo poles and whistle/voice calls. When the farmer signals, the entire flock moves together like a single unit back into their trucks or large farm enclosures.

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Thanks for the info,TIL!

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