We have had two ducks killed by a fox in two days leaving a solitary female. She is silent and lethargic and wobbly on her feet.
I am concerned that after the first night she laid a soft shelled egg for the first time, today nothing and her vent is messy.
she’s not preening, although she tried after I put her in the pond for a bob. She tried to reach her oil gland but was too unsteady.
What do I look out for, danger signs of health deterioration? as she is so stressed, I would like to leave the vet as a last resort.
She was not hurt by the fox, but obviously traumatised.
Any advice would be appreciated.
many thanks
I am concerned that after the first night she laid a soft shelled egg for the first time, today nothing and her vent is messy.
she’s not preening, although she tried after I put her in the pond for a bob. She tried to reach her oil gland but was too unsteady.
What do I look out for, danger signs of health deterioration? as she is so stressed, I would like to leave the vet as a last resort.
She was not hurt by the fox, but obviously traumatised.
Any advice would be appreciated.
many thanks