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    What’s taking my ducks?!

    I live in upstate NY in a rural area. I have several poultry species, including ducks. I just had a Cayuga hen hatch 12 ducklings. Her chosen nest location was a little too close to my livestock guardian dogs and I was worried the ducklings would become a snack. As soon as the ducks hatched I...
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    Thick Black Scab on Hen’s Leg

    It’s her fourth back toe that is just a nub. I’m assuming she had some sort of injury prior to living with me. It was all completely healed like it is now when I got her. The same toe on the other foot is also a little short and missing the toenail.
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    Thick Black Scab on Hen’s Leg

    I didn’t remove the blood clot because I did not want to make it start to bleed but it does make it tougher to assess the wound. It’s definitely not worse and I do think the part of the wound that wraps around her leg looks like healthier tissue. I will continue to change the bandage and put...
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    Thick Black Scab on Hen’s Leg

    Here is an updated photo I took today when I changed her bandage. The bloody area is actually thick blood clot it is not actively bleeding. I rinsed the leg with antiseptic wash and rewrapped her with new ointment. She’s eating and acting normally. I also did my best to take a photo of her other...
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    Thick Black Scab on Hen’s Leg

    I did not get a picture before I started (wish I had) I have hopes it scabs over and just heals. I will take some more photos when I change her bandage. Thank you for the quick response!
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    Thick Black Scab on Hen’s Leg

    Have a cross breed hen that I purchased from a poultry auction over a year ago. I have no idea about her history before living with me or how old she is. I bought two hens that looks identical, the other is healthy and happy. Both of the hens are extremely flighty and tend to stay away from...
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