First predator incident :(

[Csparling]

Within an hour of letting our ducks out of the pen this morning, something got our ducks. One we found under a tree beat up pretty bad. Has wounds but seems to be walking ok. The other I don’t think is going to make it. I’m sick about it. I know this is common but I’m so attached to these guys.. it happened in broad daylight. Needless to say l, we now have a .22 in the pen and I’m settting up a trail cam.


The pic was taken a few days ago.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I am so sorry for loss you do not give a state your in or locale hard to know the predators
you might have

 

[Csparling]

I am so sorry for loss you do not give a state your in or locale hard to know the predators
you might have

Michigan. It could be anything from a fox to a hawk. We didn’t see it so who knows. We have bob cats and coyotes but don’t normally see them in the daytime.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Both bobcats and and coyotes will kill in broad daylight but you said you have a trail cam and a 22 get ready they will be back

 

[Csparling]

That’s what I’m afraid of. They know the ducks are there now so I have a feeling it will be back. I’m keeping the ducks in the pen for a few days.

 

[Muscovy-palooza]

Within an hour of letting our ducks out of the pen this morning, something got our ducks. One we found under a tree beat up pretty bad. Has wounds but seems to be walking ok. The other I don’t think is going to make it. I’m sick about it. I know this is common but I’m so attached to these guys.. it happened in broad daylight. Needless to say l, we now have a .22 in the pen and I’m settting up a trail cam.


The pic was taken a few days ago.

So sorry for your loss.

 

[ocap]

I had good luck with electric fence:
10,000 volt
nine wire
four inches apart

 

[Runner duck mom]

I'm so very sorry, I hope both of your babies pull through and recover.
Was driving through a wooded area the other day and had an owl fly right in front of my car carrying a mouse. About 11am and sunny outside when I didn't think they were active. Not sure but guessing it was a young owl that hadn't found any food overnight.
I hope your babies stay safe and the predator doesn't return. They are such pretty ducks

 

[Csparling]

So sorry for your loss.

Thanks.

I had good luck with electric fence:
10,000 volt
nine wire
four inches apart

I’ve thought about that.

 

[ocap]

if you decide to install an electric fence these are a must:

http://www.jakeswiretighteners.com/

you can "get by" using a "punch" or screw driver to install the tightener