Hi. I had 11 ducks and all survived the winter. Over the past couple of weeks, the number has dwindled down to 5. I have seen some going onto a neighbor's property on his side of the fence by the pond he and I both share (ducks swim in it all the time). The ducks have been laying eggs for some time. Would have my flock go nest somewhere, leaving the other half? There may be predation going on but I'm not finding a TRACE and none of my other birds are being eaten. The disappearance of the last 3 ducks was sudden -- all within a day or two.
I have a hunch they're nesting somewhere (this is my first spring with ducks) but am aware predation may also be the cause of their disappearance.
Appreciate any insights.
I have a hunch they're nesting somewhere (this is my first spring with ducks) but am aware predation may also be the cause of their disappearance.
Appreciate any insights.