Thats too bad, we learn from our mistakes sometimes with heart break, but learn we do. I lost a duckling this summer because I forgot to close the gate and one of my dachshunds got it, It has taken me a long time to get over that one. We both know what we have to do from now on to protect our...
If there was something over the top how'd it get the eggs? Honestly the best way top protect your ducks when you get more is to have a good sturdy night time house for them, plenty of ventilation and a door that locks.
I'm so sorry that had to have been horrible to find, raccoons are notorious for pulling ducks/chickens through fencing, Thats why if possible it's best to use hardware cloth up about 2 to 3' all a round your other fencing to keep anything from sticking their arms through and doing what you...
I don't think peacocks would kill and eat a duck, sounds like a hawk to me or possibly a mink but I am not sure if minks come out in day light. So sorry for your loss. And