Death of favorite duckling :(

[JENNYEM]

I am so grateful for this site and so glad I chose to join-the camaraderie of all the folks on here is wonderful. This is my first post on BYC, and unfortunately not as pleasant as I hoped it would be

I lost my favorite duckling this morning. Went out to the enclosure only to find one ducky huddled in the shade, the other missing. It felt crazy, peeking around all the little areas where I thought he might've wedged himself....something just wasn't right.....I found him face down in the grass, about 20 ft away. Probably one of the most intense and painful moments I've had as an animal lover and caretaker. Just rushing over to him....ugh

I assume it was a loose cat who broke in, he wasn't eaten, barely touched...

I feel so devastated, wishing I could've done something differently even though I know it can't change the events of today.


Has anyone had a similar experience, or dealt with raising a duckling who has lost "siblings"?

Thank you for sharing and taking the time to read my post as well, it is much appreciated.

 

[marcelineduckie]

Aweh I'm so sorry I have not had to deal with this, is he all by himself now? You may want to get one more so he doesn't feel as bad, I can imagine he will feel a loss though just make sure to.give.lots of loves

 

[JENNYEM]

Thank you, it's been a tough day. He's been eating and cruising around as he normally does, but is even more skittish than usual (I figured he would be, though). I have already begun asking around my area to see if anyone has a duckling to spare, I know how much they need a buddy

. Wishing I had more eggies to begin with so this wasn't such a heartbreaking experience.

 

[marcelineduckie]

Thank you, it's been a tough day. He's been eating and cruising around as he normally does, but is even more skittish than usual (I figured he would be, though). I have already begun asking around my area to see if anyone has a duckling to spare, I know how much they need a buddy  . Wishing I had more eggies to begin with so this wasn't such a heartbreaking experience. 

Aweh you'll find one it definitely sounds like a hard experience I wish the best for you and duckie my heart would be in pieces too

 

[Kathy farms]

Sorry for the loss. Consider securing the enclosure of the remaining one in the meantime if you suspect a predator got the other one. You don't wanna lose the two.

 

[JENNYEM]

Sorry for the loss. Consider securing the enclosure of the remaining one in the meantime if you suspect a predator got the other one. You don't wanna lose the two.

Thank you for the condolences, it has been so sad for me to lose this fella. I've made a few adjustments throughout the day, constantly checking & peeking in to see if everything is ok...planning on keeping him inside this evening as a precaution and to keep him company.