Lost some ducks last night. A question about the survivors.

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Lost some ducks last night. A question about the survivors.

Posted: 7/19/2019 8:59:24 PM EDT

I had 9 Rouen ducks yesterday and woke up this morning to only 5 remaining. The raccoons got them again. I fixed the pen, so that should not be a problem again.

My question is about the ones that survived. Of the 5, two had some bad wounds and did not make it. Of the remaining 3, 2 look okay and one is missing a few feathers. Do yall think the remaining 3 will be safe to eat and will their eggs be safe?

Since raccoons can carry diseases it makes me a little nervous.

Thanks

Posted: 7/19/2019 9:41:03 PM EDT

[#1]

I wouldn't worry about eatting the eggs or meat.

Posted: 7/19/2019 9:53:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Op, needs to set up a still watch, and ambush the masked bandits.

Posted: 7/19/2019 11:15:32 PM EDT

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Agreed. If the ducks survive and thrive, it is unlikely they have anything that could transfer to you.

I can't say this with 100 percent certainty, but I wouldn't worry at all about it if they were mine.

Posted: 7/20/2019 10:01:51 AM EDT

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If the ducks survive the first few days of attack then they will be healthy enough to utilize. You need a counter attack plan or give up poultry. Shooting/trapping and a good dog should be considered.

Posted: 7/20/2019 12:33:02 PM EDT

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Oh don't worry, the raccoons did not survive the encounter.

Posted: 7/20/2019 12:34:24 PM EDT

[#6]

Thank yall for the replies.

Posted: 7/21/2019 12:16:55 AM EDT

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They will be fine.

Raccoons killed two of my chickens yesterday during the middle of he day. Killed 11 of them yesterday and 8 today. Crazy that they came during the day in 90 degree weather.

Posted: 7/21/2019 8:44:08 AM EDT

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It has been a crazy year for raccoons for us. We have bears, pigs, mountain lions, bobcats, and a whole boatload of other animals that eat duck too. We've had nothing but trouble from the raccoons.

Posted: 7/21/2019 10:08:21 AM EDT

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Oh don't worry, the raccoons did not survive the encounter.

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We keep a few dog proof traps sprinkled around the yard, they are amazingly effective.

Posted: 7/21/2019 3:50:08 PM EDT

[#10]

Thanks. I'll have to look into those.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Lost some ducks last night. A question about the survivors.

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