Wi_Pida
Songster
What would cause Muscovy ducklings to suddenly die? I have 3 hens that hatched out 30 ducklings in total over the past 3 weeks. I know that the drake had killed the first 3 of the 12 because I caught him trying to kill a 4th. But now in the past 4 days, I’ve found 8 ducklings dead, 2 were found at the water’s edge and the 6 others on shore. They all were very healthy. I haven’t found any marks on them so I don’t believe it is a predator. I’ve found them at different times of the day too. Luna lost all 4 of her babies (2 was due to, Hughey, my drake), Chocolate has lost 8 of hersin 3 days and so far Lily’s 14 have been lucky.
Their habitat is a large pond on our property next to the house. I do have several chickens but the ducks pretty much stay in their area by the pond.
Any idea what could be causing them to die suddenly? I can do a necropsy on the last one but I don’t know what to look for at this point.
I’ve attached a couple pictures of their area and one batch them.
Their habitat is a large pond on our property next to the house. I do have several chickens but the ducks pretty much stay in their area by the pond.
Any idea what could be causing them to die suddenly? I can do a necropsy on the last one but I don’t know what to look for at this point.
I’ve attached a couple pictures of their area and one batch them.