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    Yellow duckling from Black Swedish ducks…?

    Good morning! I have one female Black Swedish, two male Black Swedish, and one male Mallard. This is the second time my female has hatched eggs. This go around, she has five yellow ducklings, two Black Swedish ducklings, and one to be a mix of Mallard and Black Swedish. Curious as to what...
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    Help! Mangled Duck Leg from Snapping Turtle

    There is not a vet in my immediate area. I will make some phone calls and see what else is around here - maybe a wildlife center that could help. I’m in WV so if anyone else reading this thread has any info, I’d geatly appreciate it. I wouldn’t feel comfortable trying to amputate anyways. I...
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    Help! Mangled Duck Leg from Snapping Turtle

    The foot is a goner for sure. I’m concerned how to go about making sure it heals? Abutate? Will it fall off itself(that’s prob a silly question as I’ve never dealt with this before)? So after cleaning him up and getting a good look and feel, it looks as if the ankle and foot are dead. Leg is...
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    Help! Mangled Duck Leg from Snapping Turtle

    Thank you! I’ll head out now to go look for the supplies. I’m hoping the duck pulls through.
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    Help! Mangled Duck Leg from Snapping Turtle

    Thank you for responding! I’ve been checking all day for a response. It’s pretty bad. Has an awful smell to it too. What is the name of the antibiotic I would need? I have a Tractor Supply and a Southern States nearby. Hoping they carry it?
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    Help! Mangled Duck Leg from Snapping Turtle

    Please help! Yesterday, we noticed our juvenile duck pleading for help in our pond. He/she had a snapping turtle attached to its leg. I ended up shooting the snapping turtle. Today I went down to the pond to feed and check on the poor thing. It’s leg is badly mangled - it’s lost it’s color - now...
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