Penis prolapse

[kacydecker]

So I don't know much about ducks but my kids got a couple for 4H. Our male Indian runner duck was limping a little so I took him inside for a bath. After the bath I didn't notice anything wrong with his feet but did notice a dark lump under his tail. since noticing it I ask a duck friend and they said it's his penis and it should resolve itself. I'm still a little worried. He's 2 years old and it's dark colored and kinda hard. I have read articles about penis prolapse in drake's and was wondering if there is anything I should be doing at home to help him.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC, sorry your drake has this. Is a vet an option? I ask because it almost certainly needs to be amputated.

 

[kacydecker]

My husband has lost his job and I have no funds available for a vet.

 

[casportpony]

Do you want to try removing it?

 

[casportpony]

Pull on it like this, get a new picture, and I will show you where to cut it:

 

[The Birb King]

Hmm thats strange. It will probably need to be removed

 

[kacydecker]

I'm not every experienced at all and it seems stuck in a ball kinda I'm not sure. Might try softening it with ointment for a day and then try to stretch it out. I may look for someone experienced in my area to help me

 

[casportpony]

I'm not every experienced at all and it seems stuck in a ball kinda I'm not sure. Might try softening it with ointment for a day and then try to stretch it out. I may look for someone experienced in my area to help me

Grab the ball and pull gently.

 

[casportpony]

And try soaking it enough to get all of the dirt off.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

I think cause it’s dark and hard it’s been out for Awhile
Unfortunately it’s probably going to need to be cut off
I have had one have a smaller prolapse but luckily I caught it right away and was able to keep it moist and clean till it went back up on its own
But I a friend had one not so lucky and she had ti cut it off
Her boy is fine and it’s been months