Funbucket disappeared during usual interaction with Ben

[unkempt dune]

Reproduction Steps: Walked up to Ben at the Ranch while Funbucket was visible, then he disappeared.
Repro Rate: In this location it happened for the first time. Funbucket was missing during the Animal Festival (1 year only for now), and I assumed that the model just didn't spawn, but looking at that I think I ran past him and he disappeared without me noticing it, so it might be the same problem.
Game Platform: Steam
Game Version: v1.1b-1236
Input Mode: Keyboard and mouse

I wasn't able to catch the disappearance on the video, unfortunately, but at least the duck is clearly missing.

[void musk]

Hello @unkempt dune! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. 🙌

If you remember, could you describe your in-game activities after you first saw Funbucket appear and then disappear? Did you use any Fast Travel to another location before returning to the Ranch area?

Also, could you share your Backup folder as a zipped file here? You can find it inside the SaveGames folder, where the DailySave file is located.

Thanks for your help! 😊

[unkempt dune]

Hello again! Here's all the backups.
As for the activities, I unfortunately can't remember what I was doing in the moment, but judging by the inventory I was in the middle of running back and forth for resources to buy or upgrade something at carpenter's shop. In that case I probably didn't use any fast travels for several in-game hours, but I can't remember if I used them earlier in the morning to travel (if I did, it was most likely only to lake temple and back to the farm)

Running back from carpenters towards the farm through the Ranch area, I noticed Ben with Funbucket, approached them, and as soon as I came up close to them, Funbucket just disappeared. I tried to stay to see if he just glitched somehow and will return, but soon after the animation just stopped and Ben left. Got a few videos of exactly what I was doing after - just running around the Ranch until Ben left.

[void musk]

Hi hi! Thank you so much for providing the details. I will check this with the team and get back to you if we need any other info.
Appreciate your help!

[void musk]

Hello, WatsonsCR! Just a quick check—if you still remember, did you upgrade your House or Ranch Animal Building that day?

Or perhaps move the Ranch Animal Building to a different location? Thanks so much! 😊

[unkempt dune]

Hello! Decided to revisit this save just to be sure. So no, I either did not upgrade anything throughout the day at all, or was only able to get more recourses for upgrade long after the bug had happened. Nothing else regarding interactions with carpenters.