sjallen78
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- Mar 1, 2023
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I wasn't sure which thread to put this under. My Indian runner is 12 days old tonight. Hope was the only one to hatch out of 7 eggs and had some problems, we had to help her hatch due to malpositioned and shrink wrap. Took us a couple days to get dried blood and stuff off her wing and head. We didn't think she would make it, couldnt stand, just lay and kick for 2 days. We'd hold her up but her head would fall over, we gave her water, we didn't give up and at 3 days she was up and running so we got 2 ducklings from a farm to keep her company. Her fur/feathers isn't growing like the others and I'm seeing little scratches almost bloody looking but not bleeding. She went swimming once and now doesn't want to. She uses water from feeder to bathe in. We are using pine shavings. She's not growing as fast as the others but that was expected. You can't see the scratches good, I'll try get better ones later. It's mostly on her wing and under neck and chest. Also, her oil gland was bleeding and she is constantly biting at it. It stopped bleeding and no longer red, it's yellow looking, normal I think. Could she have an allergy to pine shavings or something. She's eating and drinking good. I'll post a few pics but I'll get better one soon. Thanks again.