Last night I came home after dark, much later than I usually put the fowl away, to find the geese and ducks very agitated near the back door. I herded them all into their secure night pens. I had not counted the ducks, my oldest drake named Double Dot came staggering out from behind the shed.
Long story short he had a large hole in his chest. I'd say a 2" round section of skin and feathers was torn off.
Is this how a possum attacks? I know one is around, I've seen it several times, but none of the chickens, ducks or geese seemed to care and I just shooed it out of the shed. The other possibility is a skunk.
The wound on the chest was the only sign of damage.
Double Dot is still alive, my most wonderful dog vet stitched him up and gave him antibiotics, but he's not eating so I worry for him.
Thanks
Long story short he had a large hole in his chest. I'd say a 2" round section of skin and feathers was torn off.
Is this how a possum attacks? I know one is around, I've seen it several times, but none of the chickens, ducks or geese seemed to care and I just shooed it out of the shed. The other possibility is a skunk.
The wound on the chest was the only sign of damage.
Double Dot is still alive, my most wonderful dog vet stitched him up and gave him antibiotics, but he's not eating so I worry for him.
Thanks