laying ducks

[trueorganics]

Hi we lost a duck to a predator a cpl weeks ago and the other two stopped laying how can iget themto start again?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

If they were really traumatized when the other bird was taken, it can really shake them all up. Sometimes it can take a while for them to relax enough to get back to laying. You might post this question in our Ducks section for more help with this too...https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

I hope they get back to laying for you soon.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. I'm so sorry about the loss of your duck. I'm a chicken person and don't know a much about ducks (although I've had a few), but I have to admit that ducklings are the ultimate in cute. You should post this on our duck section at https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks where I'm sure our duck experts can help you. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your ducks.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

X3 on the duck section.

Enjoy your flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

Certainly they were traumatized if they witnessed what happened. Everything likes to eat poultry. If predators are successful they keep coming back. They may even be casing the place when you aren't around to keep the poor ducks agitated.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X5 on the Duck forum, good luck with your ducks, hope they start laying again.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! Sorry to hear about your loss. The others are most likely stressed from the attack and should start up again when they feel safe.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.