We have just had a second batch of newly hatched ducklings die and we have no idea why.
Our coop has muscovies (2 drakes/4 ducks) and 8 chickens. Last year we had 2 successful hatches, one with 7 birds/one with 2. During July one of the ducks sat on 17 eggs which started to hatch about 6...
We have Muscovies, 2 drakes and 4 ducks. Last year over Spring/Summer we had 2 successful hatches with one of the ducks who co-roosted with a chicken. But over Winter we have had no success. Batch 1 was abandoned due to a flood. Batch 2 was laid by one of our newer ducks inside the chicken...