Ducks during thunderstorms?

[farmdude]

I have had ducks for 10 years and never lost a one during a thunderstorm. I lost five 8 week old ducks last night. They simply disappeared overnight. They were in a 3 acre fenced in enclosure on the pond. They can't fly yet, don't think they drowned. No predators out last night. No bodies or sign of them anywhere. I'm dumbfounded.

Any ideas?

 

[Red Maple Farms]

I've had my pekins stampede the the electric poultry netting fence during a close thunderstorm before, and they got out.

 

[farmdude]

Yeah I figured they got spooked and got through the fence somehow. Not sure how or where. Their wing feathers haven't grown in yet, but maybe they got over the 4 foot fence anyway. I'm very sad about it. I live in a thickly wooded rural area. I'm sure something will get them.

 

[farmdude]

After 3 days my little duckies came home. I'm so happy.

 

[duckyfromoz]

Fantastic news!!!!! I bet they are as glad to be home- as you are to have them back again.

 

[The Chicken People]

Pictures! Mine are enclosed in the chicken coop and run area with a swimming pool and during storms they stay out in the rain! Weird ducks!

 

[GrumpyOldMan]

I love happy endings. Good for you and the little ones.

 

[crtrlovr]

whew! Where's the big "wiping the brow, sigh of relief" smilie when you need one? So glad you got your babies back!

 

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[easttxchick]

So glad they made it home safely!