In Kajaani, the friends of ducks have expressed their joy over a significant donation of wheat that will sustain the local duck population through the winter months. According to Pentti Kettunen, a former member of parliament representing the Rural Party and the Finns Party, the donation guarantees sufficient feeding for the ducks until spring, emphasizing the importance of winter feeding to prevent starvation amidst harsh weather conditions.

Kettunen highlighted that without the winter feeding efforts, the ducks would 'definitely have starved to death from hunger and freezing temperatures.' The gratitude is directed towards the wheat donors and particularly to the brave residents of Kajaani who have faced police harassment while ensuring daily feeding operations continue. He previously described the feeding as a form of 'emergency feeding' in an article for Kainuun Sanomat, underscoring the communal effort to sustain wildlife during extreme weather challenges.

The situation regarding winter feeding in Kajaani has sparked significant debate. The city has prohibited the winter feeding of animals within its zoning areas, arguing that such practices may lead to various complications. This conflict raises broader discussions on wildlife conservation, community involvement, and the balance between urban regulations and environmental needs, particularly for a vulnerable local bird population like the ducks.