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In the Brooder
So we had started out this spring (2019) with 3 ducks, one rouen (Bandit) and two khaki campbells, Zoey and Lourdes. Bandit and Zoey were practically conjoined - never separating from each other. Lourdes was much smaller and more timid but seemed happy just to follow behind the two as they all roamed the property daily. They all shared a coop and a pool and there were no issues.
About two weeks ago, Bandit disappeared, only leaving feathers behind shortly before we put them in for the night. We didn't see or hear anything but Zoey and Lourdes were definitely shaken by the experience. We believe something snuck up on them and grabbed her right from their pool.
Then, two days ago, Lourdes was hit by a car. Now Zoey is acting very strange. She walks around, quacking, bobbing her head, and then holding her head low to her chest, stretching out her neck, back and forth. She's has never done this before and we're wondering if she is just traumatized by the losses? or angry? Or is she attempting to attract another duck? Any advice or thoughts is much appreciated.
We plan to pick up a male khaki tomorrow morning in hopes this will bring her some peace and happiness...
About two weeks ago, Bandit disappeared, only leaving feathers behind shortly before we put them in for the night. We didn't see or hear anything but Zoey and Lourdes were definitely shaken by the experience. We believe something snuck up on them and grabbed her right from their pool.
Then, two days ago, Lourdes was hit by a car. Now Zoey is acting very strange. She walks around, quacking, bobbing her head, and then holding her head low to her chest, stretching out her neck, back and forth. She's has never done this before and we're wondering if she is just traumatized by the losses? or angry? Or is she attempting to attract another duck? Any advice or thoughts is much appreciated.
We plan to pick up a male khaki tomorrow morning in hopes this will bring her some peace and happiness...