Can't catch runner

[BubbaBubbles]

Need help figuring out a good way to catch a duck. I've tried cornering, treats, using my jacket, etc. To try and bundle her in. Nothing works, especially with her flock so protective and shielding her. Is there a way to catch her or should I leave her be? It's hard, even with her by herself in the pen.

CONTEXT:
We have a Buff Orpington, the absolute biggest of the entire flock. Despite having 4-5 hens, he ends up mounting the ducks. But especially my Indian Runner, Winnie. She's the weakest and thinnest of the flock, so she's the most vulnerable. Today, I found her with claw marks across the left side of her face and bright pink patches of exposed skin on her neck and under her wings. My sister doesn't have a roo for her hens so I'm going to let her and her Fiance take Sunny (the orpington), that's settled, no doubt. But I still want to try and catch Winnie to at least put some poultry wound healer on her. Is there an easy way to grab her or should I let her be? I just want to do what's best for my baby girl.

 

[Yardmom]

We catch our ducks by getting them into a small fenced area. Small enough they have no place to run. First we have them in a large fence that they come to every night. Then we chase them to smaller fence and pull it shut behind them. Then we do an even smaller fence. As flock animals any where you chase keep all birds together. Not sure if that helps. Knowing your set up and what fencing is available helps.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I walk mine inside their coop lock the door behind me so they can’t bust out then I can catch who I need to check out. Of course they are all freaking out so I have to be patient to get the one I am wanting to catch.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

I highly suggest nets. Winnie might scream and try to get out of the net when you throw it on top of her, but at least she is not getting clawed by a rooster. It is better than her getting even more harmed than she already is.

 

[Awaytome]

I built my coop area with separation and capture in mind because I am not agile nor fast enough to chase a duck down. I even bought a long handled hook to catch them by the leg from a short distance. I lean towards letting the birds heal on their own if wounds don't look severe. My drake was attacked by an eagle and had a puncture wound in his neck but chasing him down would cause blood to spurt out so I left him alone, the wound clotted and healed fine. They have a high body temperature that helps fight infection according to a wildlife vet I met on a goose round up in AK.

 

[BubbaBubbles]

I understand, it doesnt hurt them though . And yes it is interesting

I may actually consider this since she's too fast to be stopped by blankets and jackets!

 

[DukesDucks]

I have tried nets but actually find it easier to catch my poultry with a laundry basket. I corner them as much as possible then trap them underneath. It makes it easier to be able to find the legs than a net, in my experience.

 

[BubbaBubbles]

I built my coop area with separation and capture in mind because I am not agile nor fast enough to chase a duck down. I even bought a long handled hook to catch them by the leg from a short distance. I lean towards letting the birds heal on their own if wounds don't look severe. My drake was attacked by an eagle and had a puncture wound in his neck but chasing him down would cause blood to spurt out so I left him alone, the wound clotted and healed fine. They have a high body temperature that helps fight infection according to a wildlife vet I met on a goose round up in AK.

That's relieving, thank you! Winnie has thankfully done much better now that the rooster has been given to my sister. Her scratches are fading, she's just still got some nasty marks on her bill.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Need help figuring out a good way to catch a duck. I've tried cornering, treats, using my jacket, etc. To try and bundle her in. Nothing works, especially with her flock so protective and shielding her. Is there a way to catch her or should I leave her be? It's hard, even with her by herself in the pen.

CONTEXT:
We have a Buff Orpington, the absolute biggest of the entire flock. Despite having 4-5 hens, he ends up mounting the ducks. But especially my Indian Runner, Winnie. She's the weakest and thinnest of the flock, so she's the most vulnerable. Today, I found her with claw marks across the left side of her face and bright pink patches of exposed skin on her neck and under her wings. My sister doesn't have a roo for her hens so I'm going to let her and her Fiance take Sunny (the orpington), that's settled, no doubt. But I still want to try and catch Winnie to at least put some poultry wound healer on her. Is there an easy way to grab her or should I let her be? I just want to do what's best for my baby girl.

Hi! Can you grab her at night?

 

[MamaPoult]

Do you have a fish net? Thats how I used to catch my rooster