How many duck eggs did you get today?

[Luv Ducks]

I got 8 eggs today but still not sure who all is laying. I have 9 Hens and a Mule Duck so maybe all of them which surprises me as the Rouen Hens are about 6 or 7 now and I didn't think they were.

 

[silverlinings]

May I ask what happened to your runner?

Unfortunately she was snatched up by a bobcat.

So sorry to hear about your Runner. I hope you can hatch some more out if you want more. I need to downsize before winter comes again. I am up to 20 and that is past my limit for carrying water to in the winter time. Good luck with your decision.

Thank you for your condolences <3 I think we are going to hold off on more. Looks like we may be moving out of state soon, and we can't take our ducks, geese, and turkeys.

 

[Luv Ducks]

Unfortunately she was snatched up by a bobcat.

Thank you for your condolences <3 I think we are going to hold off on more. Looks like we may be moving out of state soon, and we can't take our ducks, geese, and turkeys.

You are most welcome and good luck in rehoming your remaining flock.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Can I account the 4 in the snake?

 

[Luv Ducks]

Can I account the 4 in the snake?
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Wow, what type is that? I saw a large garter snake in my backyard last year and wondered if they can eat duck eggs? I am glad that you saw that one.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Wow, what type is that? I saw a large garter snake in my backyard last year and wondered if they can eat duck eggs? I am glad that you saw that one.

Its a rat snake. Hangs around the coop and mostly eats rats and mice. She will take an occasional egg but I've never seen her eat more than one. She was just finishing off number 4 this morning. How she gets them down that tiny head is amazing to watch. This is a good snake but a little piggy this morning. She probably won't need to eat again for a while.

 

[Texag87]

Unfortunately she was snatched up by a bobcat.

Thank you for your condolences <3 I think we are going to hold off on more. Looks like we may be moving out of state soon, and we can't take our ducks, geese, and turkeys.

Sorry about the bobcat.

 

[Texag87]

Its a rat snake. Hangs around the coop and mostly eats rats and mice. She will take an occasional egg but I've never seen her eat more than one. She was just finishing off number 4 this morning. How she gets them down that tiny head is amazing to watch. This is a good snake but a little piggy this morning. She probably won't need to eat again for a while.

I suggest taking a a needle and injecting an egg with hot sauce. That way it would discourage the snake from eating eggs but not kill it. I bet its a while before it eats eggs again anyway.

 

[Luv Ducks]

Its a rat snake. Hangs around the coop and mostly eats rats and mice. She will take an occasional egg but I've never seen her eat more than one. She was just finishing off number 4 this morning. How she gets them down that tiny head is amazing to watch. This is a good snake but a little piggy this morning. She probably won't need to eat again for a while.

Thanks for the info. Has she ever tried to get any chicks or ducklings or won't she bother with that? Maybe you have never had any young ones where she could be tempted? We caught a large one one time in the road and got it to safety. I know they can be beneficial.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

They will constrict ducklings. Even if they can't get them down. If I wait till four weeks they seem to be safe. But this one is a giant piggy.