You need to clean the wound out and remove all maggots ASAP! Then keep him inside away from flies.
-Kathy
edited to add:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2014/07/flystrike-in-backyard-chickens-causes.html
http://www.mypetchicken.com/backyard-chickens/chicken-help/Myiasis-Overview-H269.aspx...
Another idea, and maybe something I would actually do, lol. How about a mini-article contest? How many words would it take to describe how to make a transport box for baby fowl? :D
-Kathy
You're funny. This latest suggestion comes on the heals of a recent transaction where someone showed up with nothing to take newborn ducklings home in, nor did she have a heat lamp at home. Got a panicked text saying they were all dying and that she was on her way to the vet. Keep in mind that I...
How about a "quick start guide" for those looking to buy chicks, ducklings, goslings, keets, or peachicks. It could include the very basic stuff needed for those just getting into poultry. I mention this because I sell young fowl, and many people show up unprepared.
All the different species...