Skunk in barn!

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Ok, so it actually turned out ok, but my hubby accidentally closed the ducks up last night during a downpour, not realizing a skunk had gotten in to seek shelter from the storm. This AM, he found an attempt at an escape from within the barn, only to then realize that a half a bale of clean straw had been dragged across the barn to build a very deep and plush nest in the corner. Inside the nest was a skunk (one we call “Nellie” from her visits on camera). She was surrounded by empty egg shells and appeared to be in an extremely happy food coma. All ducks are ok and the eggs were unfertilized. Hubby promises to be more careful in the future. I didn’t get a photo as I didn’t want to tempt disaster!

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

Ok, so it actually turned out ok, but my hubby accidentally closed the ducks up last night during a downpour, not realizing a skunk had gotten in to seek shelter from the storm. This AM, he found an attempt at an escape from within the barn, only to then realize that a half a bale of clean straw had been dragged across the barn to build a very deep and plush nest in the corner. Inside the nest was a skunk (one we call “Nellie” from her visits on camera). She was surrounded by empty egg shells and appeared to be in an extremely happy food coma. All ducks are ok and the eggs were unfertilized. Hubby promises to be more careful in the future. I didn’t get a photo as I didn’t want to tempt disaster!

Thats both awful and hilarious!

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Ok, it turns out it’s still in the barn

 

[Summer_]

Ok, it turns out it’s still in the barn

I’d reply with an emoji but have no idea which one to use

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Ok, it’s out of the barn and … into the duckio! 4/4 ducks not impressed!

 

[Summer_]

Ok, it’s out of the barn and … into the duckio! 4/4 ducks not impressed! View attachment 3260024View attachment 3260025

Progress!

 

[Daphne_loves_mealworms]

Poor thing seems a bit traumatized. Might have gotten into the barn after an attempted predator attack? Very reluctant to leave. Looks like a teenager. Will tuck ducks in barn early and let Nellie figure things out overnight!

Matilda, my “spokesduck”, has let everyone within a 5 mile radius know that there’s a very dangerous predator around!