Will my ducks come home?

[Gracenotes]

I have raised 4 ducks and 1 guinea together in my backyard. We live in a small town but They have done wonderfully and have never left the yard. Last night around midnight I saw lightning and went to move them from their outdoor run into their cozy space in the garage. The guinea and two Mallards were GONE. (The other two are white layers) The run has a 2” gap at the door but none have escaped before. I don’t think anyone would steal ducks... I’ve walked and driven all over. I can’t even figure out where they would get water unless they come home. It is 2:00 pm in the afternoon- should I give up? Can ducks find their way home? The guinea follows them everywhere.

 

[casportpony]

Have you gone door to door in your neighborhood looking for them? That's what I would do.