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Bumblefoot
I just had a mild case of bumblefoot on my duck Gloria, (that I am still treating) and I got really good results without having to lance the foot. As you already did too late for that, but keep in mind that nutritional support is also very important. I have been giving Gloria Calcium, a Multi... -
The Duck-ponics Experiment - Raising minnows
I do not know if this thread is still alive, but I got a major inspiration form it. So I have started working on my own duckponics project! I will be posting in my blog as it developes. Here is a link if you want to read about it. Thank you Wifezilla for sharing your knowledge... -
Drake's Bill peeling and turning green...
Yes the bill feels just fine! I have been putting collodial silver on it to discourage fungal growth.... -
Drake's Bill peeling and turning green...
Pk here we go I think I got it!!! Now look at the tip of his bill, there is a greenish spot and you can barely see where is is peeling off a thin layer of yellow skin on top..... -
Drake's Bill peeling and turning green...
I will post a photo as soon as I figure out how to do it..... Thank you for now!! -
Drake's Bill peeling and turning green...
HI!! My favorite drake Frank has a weird green discoloration on the tip of his bill, and it has recently started to peel off.... Could it be caused by diggin into moldy straw? It's the only thing I can come up with.....he is mostly outside and gets to run around n the garden and in the mud.I... -
The Duck-ponics Experiment - Raising minnows
Any new developments in the pond adventure?? I am currently using a kiddie pool, and of course all my plants LOVE the duck water!! I am starting some research to build my own duckponics system! Interested to hear what happened!! V ps my 4 ducks now became 7 as I adopted my neighbor unwanted ones. -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
Thank you...as soon as I have a moment I will take some better photos of the 4 duckitos and post them:D -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
he is a black Indian Runner...I still do not know how to post an image or I would...p -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
Thank you Lydia!! He is doing pretty good otherwise...lost a bit of weight form the stress...but I have been putting him outside in a crate so he can be with his duck "pack" and still remain clean (and unbeaked). He is my little problem child... -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
Hi everybody thank you sooo much for all the replies! I actually went to look at old forums and found more info, I just needed the right terms for the search @crazybarnlady Honey sounds like a GREAT idea! BTW he is on both antibiotics and antinflammatory orally. Topically I have been putting KY... -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
Hello Thank you so much for your concern. Onyx is doing the same. The prolapse is not better.... I have been giving him his medicine (not easy thing to do as his bill is super long) and keeping him inside, clean and mosturized. I tried to reinsert the prolapsed organ twice and to hold it in for... -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
been to vet....he gave us antibiotics and antiflammatories. I really hope we do not have to do surgery!! If the medicines work it will get better and I will be able to re-insert it into the cloaca.... I will keep u posted....lets keep fingers crossed! -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
thank yo I will...on my way to vet right now!!! -
HELP!! URGENT QUESTION my duck has a red appendix hanging form cloaca
thank you...it might be a job for the vet...I am trying to locate our mobile vet right now!!!