I saw my first fisher two winters ago. Those things are massive! I'm not surprised it took out a turkey! Hopefully, whatever it is is taken care of. I agree, they are our responsibility and they depend on us for everything.I got the duck in a bath this afternoon and cleaned her up. The blood on her body washed off and she only has two small wounds that are not as bad as feared. She was certainly very feisty when I caught her. She did try to run but given the location of one of the wounds, on her thigh, I think she is sore but still put up a valiant effort.
The beak is still a mess but I did my best to clean it up. It and the body wounds were treated with antibiotics. I'm not sure if she ate or drank but both are within easy reach of where she is resting.
Tonight I made the coop door more secure, repaired the small rip in the run fence, set a trap, and the field camera. I'm still thinking raccoon but, chatting with neighbours today, there is a Fisher active in the area. One neighbour heard a commotion at night then saw the Fisher slam into his fully grown turkey, then cart it away.
Thanks Canadian Wind for the offer. I split my Muscovy ducks into two coops once spring hormones set in. I have two drakes so they each get to hang out with some females. Unfortunately this has left one drake with only one remaining female. I think I need to give the injured female a few weeks recover time before introducing any one news. I'll watch that he isn't hassling her too much. I might just take one from the other drake since they all live together during the fall and winter.
Thanks for your advice and support. They are "not just ducks" they are my responsibility to do the best I can to care for, feed, and protect them.