Help ducks won't swim anylonger

[Ilovemyducks]

I have only had my ducks for a little over a year, I have a natural stream in the back of my yard, that they normally would spend 80-90% of the day. We have had a lot of rain however some days have just been cloudy. They will not go in if it is fast flowing but that is not the case this last week. Even when the females were nesting the males would still go in. there not nesting now just laying but will not enter the stream. Any thoughts or has anyone ever noticed the same. I am a new at this and just over worried it been about 8 days. they do hang out by the house it's not like their traveling looking for food. Thanks

 

[Chickencoop1996]

 

[crtrlovr]

Welcome from western Kentucky! Glad you decided to join us! As for the ducks, check their feet and legs REALLY well. It's possible there may be something in the creek / stream that has attacked/frightened them. My neighbor lost 1 duck to a snapping turtle and had another severely injured (lost most of its foot). If you can safely do so, check for snakes or turtles in the area.

 

[MSDeb]

Welcome to BYC, glad you decided to join us. Good luck with your birds. I don't know anything about ducks, sorry.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. I agree with crtrlovr, it could be something that has spooked them. Good luck

 

[Attack Chicken]

from Indiana!!!!

 

[Desert Rooster]

Hello

from Hesperia,CA and