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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: DartmoorLiz on December 17, 2016, 10:03:11 am

Title: last duck goes today
Post by: DartmoorLiz on December 17, 2016, 10:03:11 am

Hi,
Six months ago we had six ducks.  Then the fox discovered them and in spite of our very best efforts the fox took the last but one yesterday.  We are now rehoming our last duck and cannot face getting new ones for the cycle to start again.  So today is a sad day and I just thought I'd share.  :'(

Title: Re: last duck goes today
Post by: Penninehillbilly on December 17, 2016, 10:50:17 am

So Sorry for you Liz? ,  i know the feeling, i used to keep call ducks, the odd one to stoats was bad enough, we trapped the stoats,  but the slaughter by a fox (hens as well) early one evening broke my heart. Never again.  I can't look at call ducks now.
 :hug:  :hug:

Title: Re: last duck goes today
Post by: Bionic on December 17, 2016, 11:30:14 am

Its very sad when the fox gets your birds. We have had it happen several times and each time I feel devastated. I too decided not to get any more but a few months went by and I was hankering for more. I've had these for a few months now and so far so good, fingers crossed

Title: Re: last duck goes today
Post by: Rosemary on December 17, 2016, 12:35:33 pm

 :hug:

Title: Re: last duck goes today
Post by: DartmoorLiz on December 19, 2016, 09:57:51 am

Thanks all, your messages are a great comfort.  This is the second time in my life that I have known my OH cry.  The chap who took her away seemed the right type of person.  He said he would send photos.  Hope he does soon. 

Title: Re: last duck goes today
Post by: Caroline1 on December 19, 2016, 02:38:59 pm

Sorry to hear this, it is so sad. It sounds like you found it a good home though.