What got my ducks?

[WmMcCar]

Welcome. I'm very sorry for your losses. Whatever it is will be back. I hope you can protect your other birds.

Yes we will be fixing everything to protect them, as first time chicken and duck owners we’ve learn our lesson.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry for the circumstances. I would bait and set several box traps and put a temporary repair on any holes. Upgrading the pen will be essential as 'whatever' will return and start on your chickens.

 

[DobieLover]

Yes I have ordered some, and some cameras. We also are fixing our chicken coops and runs this weekend. We more wanted to have an idea of what it was so we could trap it.

Whatever it is, it will be replaced by something else. I've always been of the opinion that it doesn't matter about the individual predator. You need to protect against all potential predators in your area. Trapping and moving is illegal in most areas and killing an animal just because it's hungry and found an easy meal is unnecessary. Close the buffet.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Welcome to BYC! Sounds like a raccoon or weasel to me. Sorry about your losses.

 

[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community so sorry to hear about your ducks

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.
So sorry about your ducks

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined! Sorry for your losses.

 

[Boppo]

Glad to meet you, William. So sorry about the loss of your ducks, that is just so sad. Best wishes protecting your other birds! Improving security might work better than just trapping. Whatever you trap is likely to be replaced in short order by a younger version.

 

[Boppo]

You can also read about deterring predators and pests here, and about coops/security here.