Aww I'm so sorry! Poor chickens and ducks... it seems homesteading without some heartache and hardships is impossible. I think it would be good for people to recognize that homesteads are not all sunshine and rainbows, may I link this article in the next Weekly Homesteading Newsletter? Also, can we donate any SBD to help if you want to get new additions for the flock or are you waiting to see if the eggs hatch successfully?? I'm always willing to pitch in what I can to help a fellow homesteader :)