Ducks rears r being mutilated

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! I hope you find the problem before they are all dead. Sounds a lot like rats to me.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So sorry about your ducks Hope you figure out what's happening.

 

[swampfox440]

Oh! I forgot! check for holes around your coop, they can get in a smaller hole than you would think.

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear about your ducks. Posting on the ER forum should get you some help. Best wishes!

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Welcome to our awesome community! Nice to meet you

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your ducks.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Good luck with your ducks.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Boppo]

It could be rats attacking the ducks if it's happening at night when the chickens are roosting up out of rodent reach. Besides Swampfox's excellent suggestion for detective work, you could also put in a wildlife cam (cheaper than I expected). In case you want it, here is an article on improving predator protection in existing coops. It's a REALLY long battle to get rid of rats, but it can be done.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies! I always check in the "What's New" section as well at the top of this page. This way I can read how I may have a similar question or help give some advice.