HELP DUCK IN SHOCK I THINK

[Miss Lydia]

I'm sorry to inform everyone that Pablo passed away shortly after her last post.

She may not ever get back on here now that he's gone, so I thought I should let everyone know. Rest In Peace, sweet Pablo.

Please tell her how sorry we are that she lost Pablo and we send

 

[Orca5094]

Oh no, I'm so sorry. Thank you for letting us know, and please let pablopicasso know we are all here for her if she needs us.

 

[hennible]

Send hugs....

 

[needlessjunk]

I'm very sorry.

 

[Jessica89]

Ohno :'(
I could cry. Rest in peace Pablo xx

 

[backyardflock1]

Sorry for the loss. Tell her if she needs any support, this is the place. BYC's community is great. Rest In Peace Pablo

 

[Kleonaptra]

Im so very sorry Pablo.

 

[tech25]

I am so sorry for you and your loss. This is very difficult for me to write because I lost my 2 boys back in Mid Aug. Sean made it back to me with a crushed skull and he died 2 days later. I lost the girls except for DuckyBetty about 10 weeks later. They were up near the coop. The coop is next to the house and they play between the coop and the house most of the time. They all got taken at the same time. They were free ranging. Maybe a little too far at times as I have had to chase them down when they went to visit the neighbors. Now, I have to build an enclosure. I am collecting the supplies now and over the winter. I plan to put it up in the coming spring. I take DuckyBetty out for a walk once a day. What breaks my heart is that after a quick bath and grooming, she sets out on a trip around the property looking for the other ducks. Every day for the last 3 weeks. In case you are wondering about the name. Last year about end of Oct, I was making my morning rounds. Getting the pool filled for the ducks. Food out and the like. So I opened the door to the coop and everyone flew out in a big rush leaving a little yellow peeping fluff behind. One of the hens had taken a duck egg and incubated it. So ducky was named DuckySuprise. The duckling got to stay with her mom for about a week and a half; then, it got -2 at night and 10 during the day so I had to move the baby inside. I was able to take her out to visit with her mother on some days. Then it got too cold even in the coop for the duckling. Anyway, Mrs C and I cared for the little girl over the winter. I made a play pen for her and she sat in my lap on a towel for naps. Finally, Mrs C objected to the name DuckySurprise and she got renamed to DuckyBetty. She is all I have left of my ducky loved ones. After I get an enclosure built this spring, I plan to find a companion for her. The folks around here don't realize how family the ducks had become so they don't understand just how badly the loss has affected me. I looked forward to getting the Fluffies out in the morning. Now the sadness just hits me so hard. Well, I have to go and get DuckyBetty out for an afternoon stroll. The exercise will do the both of us good. Take care and I hope you find peace in your heart. I am sure having a hard time.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am so sorry for you and your loss. This is very difficult for me to write because I lost my 2 boys back in Mid Aug. Sean made it back to me with a crushed skull and he died 2 days later. I lost the girls except for DuckyBetty about 10 weeks later. They were up near the coop. The coop is next to the house and they play between the coop and the house most of the time. They all got taken at the same time. They were free ranging. Maybe a little too far at times as I have had to chase them down when they went to visit the neighbors. Now, I have to build an enclosure. I am collecting the supplies now and over the winter. I plan to put it up in the coming spring. I take DuckyBetty out for a walk once a day. What breaks my heart is that after a quick bath and grooming, she sets out on a trip around the property looking for the other ducks. Every day for the last 3 weeks. In case you are wondering about the name. Last year about end of Oct, I was making my morning rounds. Getting the pool filled for the ducks. Food out and the like. So I opened the door to the coop and everyone flew out in a big rush leaving a little yellow peeping fluff behind. One of the hens had taken a duck egg and incubated it. So ducky was named DuckySuprise. The duckling got to stay with her mom for about a week and a half; then, it got -2 at night and 10 during the day so I had to move the baby inside. I was able to take her out to visit with her mother on some days. Then it got too cold even in the coop for the duckling. Anyway, Mrs C and I cared for the little girl over the winter. I made a play pen for her and she sat in my lap on a towel for naps. Finally, Mrs C objected to the name DuckySurprise and she got renamed to DuckyBetty. She is all I have left of my ducky loved ones. After I get an enclosure built this spring, I plan to find a companion for her. The folks around here don't realize how family the ducks had become so they don't understand just how badly the loss has affected me. I looked forward to getting the Fluffies out in the morning. Now the sadness just hits me so hard. Well, I have to go and get DuckyBetty out for an afternoon stroll. The exercise will do the both of us good. Take care and I hope you find peace in your heart. I am sure having a hard time.

I am so sorry for you and your loss. This is very difficult for me to write because I lost my 2 boys back in Mid Aug. Sean made it back to me with a crushed skull and he died 2 days later. I lost the girls except for DuckyBetty about 10 weeks later. They were up near the coop. The coop is next to the house and they play between the coop and the house most of the time. They all got taken at the same time. They were free ranging. Maybe a little too far at times as I have had to chase them down when they went to visit the neighbors. Now, I have to build an enclosure. I am collecting the supplies now and over the winter. I plan to put it up in the coming spring. I take DuckyBetty out for a walk once a day. What breaks my heart is that after a quick bath and grooming, she sets out on a trip around the property looking for the other ducks. Every day for the last 3 weeks. In case you are wondering about the name. Last year about end of Oct, I was making my morning rounds. Getting the pool filled for the ducks. Food out and the like. So I opened the door to the coop and everyone flew out in a big rush leaving a little yellow peeping fluff behind. One of the hens had taken a duck egg and incubated it. So ducky was named DuckySuprise. The duckling got to stay with her mom for about a week and a half; then, it got -2 at night and 10 during the day so I had to move the baby inside. I was able to take her out to visit with her mother on some days. Then it got too cold even in the coop for the duckling. Anyway, Mrs C and I cared for the little girl over the winter. I made a play pen for her and she sat in my lap on a towel for naps. Finally, Mrs C objected to the name DuckySurprise and she got renamed to DuckyBetty. She is all I have left of my ducky loved ones. After I get an enclosure built this spring, I plan to find a companion for her. The folks around here don't realize how family the ducks had become so they don't understand just how badly the loss has affected me. I looked forward to getting the Fluffies out in the morning. Now the sadness just hits me so hard. Well, I have to go and get DuckyBetty out for an afternoon stroll. The exercise will do the both of us good. Take care and I hope you find peace in your heart. I am sure having a hard time.

We all understand even though I've not lost one to a predator but I have lost 3 too old age and egg laying problems as most of us have lost our ducky friends for one reason or another. it does break our hearts, they just have a way of waddling right into our lives. Thanks for sharing and taking such good care of Ducky Betty she sounds like a sweet heart. Look forward to seeing her new friend in the spring.

And Welcome to BYC

 

[Erinerin]

I'm sorry to inform everyone that Pablo passed away shortly after her last post.

She may not ever get back on here now that he's gone, so I thought I should let everyone know. Rest In Peace, sweet Pablo.

I know this tgread us ild and im so sirry about the authos loss of Pablo. I wanyed to mention something incase others look at this for help. Ducks are very social creatures. They actually can die from a broken heart. Pablo endured a lot of loss and tramua in a short time.
When a duck is loses its mate or friends its important to make sure they do t get depressed and stop eating and drinking. A mirror about theor size where they slerp or okay, stuffed animals more time around you tv or music...i had one drake we weere without a mate when his died for 5 months he was my new BFF he liked tv and the couch. Keep them busy and eating and drinking and loom a buddy for them. They mourn amd grieve too ❤