In all fairness, and I’m one that really hates HOA’s, Ducks are really dirty animals!
Why can’t he get a service dog? Much easier to clean up after and much easier to sue in court for.
You never know how an austic mind will attach to something. So here are my notes on this:
1. they (this family and neighbors) back up to a body of water
2. ducks (wild and domestic) are attracted to bodies of water
3. so, what do these do-gooder HOA nosy idiots do with natural ducks defecating on their lawns?
Maybe he's not comfortable around dogs? Believe it or not, not everyone loves dogs. I can't stand them myself. I'd rather have ducks.