Missing Muscovy & ducklings

[Imndixie]

I have a stray muscovy who layed her eggs in my hay barn. The ducklings have hatched & the next day she took them to my pond. Today they were at one edge of the pond. I checked about 45 minutes later and they are all gone! I've checked all day but no sign of any of them. What could have happened?

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Welcome to BYC!

Maybe she moved her nest with the ducklings to a safer area. With being wild they may have a nest somewhere
Ducklings and ducks are also prone to predators
I hope she is ok

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC and Glad to have You here in this Poultry Loving Community.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I agree with @Ilovemychicks08 it's very possible mom moved the babies to a safer place in the pond or around it somewhere. Duck moms are very leary and will find the safest places to hide their young.

Welcome to our community!

 

[Imndixie]

There is some tall grass not far from the pond. I thought she might bring them back before dark. It was strange they were all gone. I will check closer tomorrow & give an update. This is my 1st experience with a duck & ducklings. I made sure everything was ok while she was nesting and now I'm like a mother hen! Thanks for the reply!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
She likely took them to a place that she thought was safe. If you can't find her maybe she picked a good spot.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!
I agree with the others, she's probably moved her family somewhere safe. Hopefully you see them again.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I hope the ducklings are safe!

 

[N F C]

Hi, hope the ducklings show up again soon. Best wishes!