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In the Brooder
- Jul 22, 2023
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During feeding time tonight, my muscovy drake wandered up to the dog bowl and one of the dogs snapped at him guarding the food. I didn’t see the bite but turned around to see him laying on the ground with the dog over him. They have been living side by side for months and the dog has never done this before. Usually I closely monitor them during feeding, but I turned away for a minute to get my other dog his scoop of food and it happened that fast. I feel incredibly guilty.
I immediately thought the drake was dead and ran to grab him, but he was still alive. I don’t see any obvious puncture wounds but he is not acting right. I tried to give him his favorite snack and he slowly walked into his duck house and stood in the corner. He is squeezing his eyes shut. I thought the dog may have damaged an eye and tried to look, but it looks intact and I don’t see the obvious damage. Also, his red face mask looks like it has a yellow secretion immediately following the attack. I’m not sure if this is a wound or something he released from it? Does this mean the dog has punctured his face mask? I don’t see any blood.
I’m not sure what to do because I can’t find the wound, but the duck seems like he is going into shock and is just huddled in the corner of his house with his eyes shut and shaking a little. I’m not sure if it’s possible that this is just a fear reaction or if he is internally injured and I can’t see it. I will try to call the vet to come out tomorrow, but it’s getting late now. Just wondering if there is anything I can do for him when I can’t find the wound.
I immediately thought the drake was dead and ran to grab him, but he was still alive. I don’t see any obvious puncture wounds but he is not acting right. I tried to give him his favorite snack and he slowly walked into his duck house and stood in the corner. He is squeezing his eyes shut. I thought the dog may have damaged an eye and tried to look, but it looks intact and I don’t see the obvious damage. Also, his red face mask looks like it has a yellow secretion immediately following the attack. I’m not sure if this is a wound or something he released from it? Does this mean the dog has punctured his face mask? I don’t see any blood.
I’m not sure what to do because I can’t find the wound, but the duck seems like he is going into shock and is just huddled in the corner of his house with his eyes shut and shaking a little. I’m not sure if it’s possible that this is just a fear reaction or if he is internally injured and I can’t see it. I will try to call the vet to come out tomorrow, but it’s getting late now. Just wondering if there is anything I can do for him when I can’t find the wound.