rlehl2144
In the Brooder
Four days ago, I opened our coop as I do every morning to discover a horrific massacre. My beautiful flock of 9 Khaki Campbell's & Golden 300 were eaten by one or 2 raccoons, leaving 3 injured. I have since trapped and eradicated several coons, so I am certain they were the culprit. My concern is with the 3 ducks that survived. The male appears to have sustained slight damage to the back of his neck and the back of his head. He holds his neck close to his body most of the time, even when walking. One of the females also has some damage to the back of her neck and the other has no visible wounds, but has a swollen crop and one of her eyes appear to have discharge. They won't let me near them, but I did manage to corner them and spray their wounds with antiseptic spray. When I throw food to them, they seem slightly interested, but seem to have difficulty bending their necks to get the food. They are free range and are staying away from the chickens and other fowl. They aren't quaking like usual & dont run towards running water like they used to; just ignore it. My hens quite laying, which I figured would take a while to get back to doing so. Does anyone else have any similar experience? Will they recover? I am optimistic that 4 days later they are still alive, but I am concerned for their quality of living. Taking them to the vet is out of the question also.