Our duck survived a raccoon attack over a month ago and now her wound looks to be infected. What antibiotics would be good to use? They would need to be available at Tractor Supply Co. or Southern States, as the vet is not an option. 
Antibiotic for ducks?
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Post raccoon attack advice from Captain Cluck BYC DF 20120617
When my duck, Lucy, was attacked by a raccoon, I had head wounds to deal with, too. No jaw damage but she had a bite taken from the edge of her bill.
I put her on homeopathic for bites and vitamins at first, but homeopathics take a long time to work, so after a week on that (and an infection starting in the leg wound that I had missed) I switched her to Duramycin (got at Tractor Supply). Add 1/4 teaspoon to 20 oz of water (2 1/2 CUPS). Only mix up what you will use immediately and store the rest of the powder in a clean, dry jar. You will want to keep a measuring spoon in the jar just for the Duramycin. If you won't be using the entire 20 oz right away, put the extra in the refrigerator until you need it, but do not keep it for longer than 1 day. I have seen funk grow in it if kept longer than that. Lucy got her water in a 20 oz travel mug 2x a day.
After her first day of not eating, she only wanted cooked, mashed peas for 2 weeks. She refused anything else, so keep tempting your duck with things she loves to eat. You may have to use a syringe and squirt some liquified food into her bill to get her to eat. which means you will ahve to take some food and puree it in the blender and add enough water to make it liquidy. Lucy's bill was very sore and I had to mash her peas so she could eat them.
Examine your duck carefully to locate all the wounds you can find. Trim away feathers from the wounds so you can treat them effectively. Don't be afraid to trim away all her feathers if you think you need to to examine her. You can dress her in newborn t-shirts until her feathers grow back. If you keep her in a dim, quiet room, she will heal faster, and eventually start to molt. At least, that's what Lucy did.
Use saline to rinse out the wounds every day. Use a q-tip to pack the open wounds with antibiotic ointment.
If there is a puncture wound (which includes bites), you will need to debride it daily with a gauze pad. That means put peroxide on a gauze pad and scrub the scab off the puncture wound and scrub it enough to keep it open so it can drain. Punctures must heal from the inside out, or they get infected. Pack the punctures with antibiotic ointment, too.
Since you can't wrap a head wound on a duck, just let her wash her head at will. The only wound I wrapped on Lucy was her leg wound while it had Ichthammol on it to pull out the infection.
Let her rest and check on her every few hours. Change her towels at least 2x a day, or get those incontinence pads you put in a patient's bed and put one of those on top of the towel. Easy cleanup and less laundry. I got mine at Wal Mart.
I did not have the money for a vet visit, but if you do, I highly suggest taking her in.
Too many chickens, not enough ducks. Plenty of Kids, dogs, cats.One loving, soft-hearted husband. I am rich!
Post raccoon attack advice from Captain Cluck BYC DF 20120617
When my duck, Lucy, was attacked by a raccoon, I had head wounds to deal with, too. No jaw damage but she had a bite taken from the edge of her bill.
I put her on homeopathic for bites and vitamins at first, but homeopathics take a long time to work, so after a week on that (and an infection starting in the leg wound that I had missed) I switched her to Duramycin (got at Tractor Supply). Add 1/4 teaspoon to 20 oz of water (2 1/2 CUPS). Only mix up what you will use immediately and store the rest of the powder in a clean, dry jar. You will want to keep a measuring spoon in the jar just for the Duramycin. If you won't be using the entire 20 oz right away, put the extra in the refrigerator until you need it, but do not keep it for longer than 1 day. I have seen funk grow in it if kept longer than that. Lucy got her water in a 20 oz travel mug 2x a day.
After her first day of not eating, she only wanted cooked, mashed peas for 2 weeks. She refused anything else, so keep tempting your duck with things she loves to eat. You may have to use a syringe and squirt some liquified food into her bill to get her to eat. which means you will ahve to take some food and puree it in the blender and add enough water to make it liquidy. Lucy's bill was very sore and I had to mash her peas so she could eat them.
Examine your duck carefully to locate all the wounds you can find. Trim away feathers from the wounds so you can treat them effectively. Don't be afraid to trim away all her feathers if you think you need to to examine her. You can dress her in newborn t-shirts until her feathers grow back. If you keep her in a dim, quiet room, she will heal faster, and eventually start to molt. At least, that's what Lucy did.
Use saline to rinse out the wounds every day. Use a q-tip to pack the open wounds with antibiotic ointment.
If there is a puncture wound (which includes bites), you will need to debride it daily with a gauze pad. That means put peroxide on a gauze pad and scrub the scab off the puncture wound and scrub it enough to keep it open so it can drain. Punctures must heal from the inside out, or they get infected. Pack the punctures with antibiotic ointment, too.
Since you can't wrap a head wound on a duck, just let her wash her head at will. The only wound I wrapped on Lucy was her leg wound while it had Ichthammol on it to pull out the infection.
Let her rest and check on her every few hours. Change her towels at least 2x a day, or get those incontinence pads you put in a patient's bed and put one of those on top of the towel. Easy cleanup and less laundry. I got mine at Wal Mart.
I did not have the money for a vet visit, but if you do, I highly suggest taking her in.
Too many chickens, not enough ducks. Plenty of Kids, dogs, cats.One loving, soft-hearted husband. I am rich!
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Bought Duramycin-10 powder. It only has instructions for calves, swine, chickens and turkeys, so I'm hoping it will work for ducks, too. I will use a little less than 1 tsp to a gallon...
I can't help but doubt that she'll make it in the end.
I can't help but doubt that she'll make it in the end.
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thedomesticdiva
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Hi Amiga,
I read your post from 5/7/14 about the duck that was attacked by a raccoon. Mine was attacked by a turkey last night and has part of her skull showing
Do you happen to know if the Duramycin that was used was in powder form? I went to the tractor supply company today and it looks like they only have the stuff for cows and swine in inject-able form. I cannot imagine trying to give my runner a shot with the way she wiggles around when trying to care for her wounds. I have taken all other precautions but am worried if I don't start her on the Duramycin right away, she will end up with a deadly infection in addition to her head wounds.
Thanks for your time!
Warm Regards!
I read your post from 5/7/14 about the duck that was attacked by a raccoon. Mine was attacked by a turkey last night and has part of her skull showing
Do you happen to know if the Duramycin that was used was in powder form? I went to the tractor supply company today and it looks like they only have the stuff for cows and swine in inject-able form. I cannot imagine trying to give my runner a shot with the way she wiggles around when trying to care for her wounds. I have taken all other precautions but am worried if I don't start her on the Duramycin right away, she will end up with a deadly infection in addition to her head wounds.
Thanks for your time!
Warm Regards!
@thedomesticdiva Welcome to BYC, one sure way of getting our attention is to tag us so I'll help you out @Amiga this way she'll see it right away when she comes on.Hi Amiga,
I read your post from 5/7/14 about the duck that was attacked by a raccoon. Mine was attacked by a turkey last night and has part of her skull showing
Do you happen to know if the Duramycin that was used was in powder form? I went to the tractor supply company today and it looks like they only have the stuff for cows and swine in inject-able form. I cannot imagine trying to give my runner a shot with the way she wiggles around when trying to care for her wounds. I have taken all other precautions but am worried if I don't start her on the Duramycin right away, she will end up with a deadly infection in addition to her head wounds.
Thanks for your time!
Warm Regards!
I hope your lil Runner heals up fine it is amazing what they can come back from. I had a bantam Cochin scalped by a large rooster and although it looked nasty she healed up fine. Hope it will be the same of your duck. A product called Veterycin for wounds and infection is awesome to use on something like this.
If it was about Lucy, then yes, it was powder form.
Might there be another source for the Duramycin? I don't know how quickly Jeffers ships, but they may have it.
I also suggest you try reaching @casportpony
Might there be another source for the Duramycin? I don't know how quickly Jeffers ships, but they may have it.
I also suggest you try reaching @casportpony
The 800 mg dose for one gallon = 5 teaspoons (825mg is close enough)
The 800 mg dose for one gallon = ~3/4 teaspoons
The 800 mg dose for one gallon = 1.5 tablespoons (825mg is close enough)
The 800 mg dose for one gallon = 1.5 tablespoons (825mg is close enough)
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The 800 mg dose for one gallon = ~1/3 slightly rounded teaspoon
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Post resurrection! I found this helpful post with dosages and got this today:
My question is @Miss Lydia, @Amiga, @casportpony, will this work for all infections? I feel like the crappiest duck owner. Last was an egg bound duck, now a foot infection. I think it is bumblefoot, but the Epsom soaks, iodine, antibiotic ointment, acv, oregano, turmeric and garlic are not cutting it. She is still alive and very ornery, so that's in her favor. Still eating and drinking. But we've had her up in the pen for a week and check/treat daily and she still has a hot leg, and not walking well. Will this antibiotic help? After the egg laying vet visit, I'm not sure we can go that route again.
My question is @Miss Lydia, @Amiga, @casportpony, will this work for all infections? I feel like the crappiest duck owner. Last was an egg bound duck, now a foot infection. I think it is bumblefoot, but the Epsom soaks, iodine, antibiotic ointment, acv, oregano, turmeric and garlic are not cutting it. She is still alive and very ornery, so that's in her favor. Still eating and drinking. But we've had her up in the pen for a week and check/treat daily and she still has a hot leg, and not walking well. Will this antibiotic help? After the egg laying vet visit, I'm not sure we can go that route again.
Not sure how well it will work. Can you post some pictures of the foot?Post resurrection! I found this helpful post with dosages and got this today:
My question is @Miss Lydia , @Amiga , @casportpony , will this work for all infections? I feel like the crappiest duck owner. Last was an egg bound duck, now a foot infection. I think it is bumblefoot, but the Epsom soaks, iodine, antibiotic ointment, acv, oregano, turmeric and garlic are not cutting it. She is still alive and very ornery, so that's in her favor. Still eating and drinking. But we've had her up in the pen for a week and check/treat daily and she still has a hot leg, and not walking well. Will this antibiotic help? After the egg laying vet visit, I'm not sure we can go that route again.
-Kathy
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