I trim their nails for their sake, not mine. And no, they are not Muscovy. I keep rare and endangered breeds that are listed with the Livestock Conservancy. Duck nails will not always grow straight and they will not always self trim. It really depends upon what ground you keep them on and how...
With a vet prescribed regime.
First an otic flush, then an antibacterial drop. Plus doxycycline oral antibiotic and Meloxicam anti-inflammatory pain relief.
I am lucky to have access to an exotic and avian vet 😁
:frow I'm still here!
Currently I have an ageing population of duckers and so have my hands full with quite a few of them requiring twice daily medication 😵💫 other than that life is just the same on the farm as it has been for the last 8 years LOL. Wake up, go do duck chores, go to work, come...
I have three ducks with ear infections. Then I have three additional ducks with a Mite infestation in their ears. So yes, sadly, ear issues are definitely a thing for ducks. Two of my ducks have very narrow ear canals, they are elderly ducks, and because of this narrow canal their ear does not...
Ohhhh... Krisellen, I am so sorry 😭 sending you healing hugs 🌬️💌 definitely the worst part of keeping flock friends. And yes, of course they have bonds and feelings, the people who say they don't are fools. RIP Lucky 🦆💖
Just have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your reply as it gave me a few giggles along the way :D How's Lucky and his leg now? Is it much better and he's walking well? I certainly hope so! 🍀🦆
This happened to my Cayuga girl. I believe it was due to a pinched nerve. I massaged her abdomen and hips each day and kept a close eye on her. She came good within 4 days. She did lay an egg by then, so I assumed it was that causing pressure in a pelvic nerve.
My ducks like to play with bells! I have various wind chimes / bells, parrot toys hanging around their pens and they're always tugging on and ringing them 😁