Duck predators

[Bekbos]

Lost all 4 of my ducks this morning. I'm super upset about it, I didn't even know I was being negligent. A skunk dug his way into their duck house, 2 were dead and the other 2 were mauled so badly they had to be put down. I shot the skunk, although I feel he deserved worse. This begs the question, what other predators do I need to be aware of and try to fortify my duck house against? I've had a tough go with ducks and only had them for 1 year. I might take a few month break before I try again. It sure is sad looking out over our still, empty pond this morning.

 

[casportpony]

Lost all 4 of my ducks this morning. I'm super upset about it, I didn't even know I was being negligent. A skunk dug his way into their duck house, 2 were dead and the other 2 were mauled so badly they had to be put down. I shot the skunk, although I feel he deserved worse. This begs the question, what other predators do I need to be aware of and try to fortify my duck house against? I've had a tough go with ducks and only had them for 1 year. I might take a few month break before I try again. It sure is sad looking out over our still, empty pond this morning.

I am so sorry for your losses. Where do you live?

 

[StinkyAcres]

Is electric fencing/netting an option?