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    Injured 6 week old duckling- bad legs (Pic included)

    Sad update :( We checked on it several times over the night and all seemed well- near the water and able to drink well. We checked on it around 9am and all seemed well. At 930 it was flailing, neck arched back hard against his spine. He barely made a sound, wings flapping and body tense and...
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    Injured 6 week old duckling- bad legs (Pic included)

    We took some cardboard and nexcare gentle and waterproof tape and made some duck splints for the time being. We traced the approximate shape of the normal foot, cut it out, made a spot for the back claw, then bent it to support/stiffen the upper leg to the hip. We gently wrapped the tape around...
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    Injured 6 week old duckling- bad legs (Pic included)

    We checked the foot and legs again very carefully, feeling alone and trying to flex each bone. Everything was solid except near the feet and ankle where it felt a bit soft. We spread the foot out and prodded the joints. It doesn't look swollen except on the knee of the limping side. I saw the...
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    Injured 6 week old duckling- bad legs (Pic included)

    We can't spot the break. We spread the feet gently and checked the long bones of the legs. It seems to bend at each of the joints easily with no sign of obvious pain from the duckling. I understand that they may not show a great deal of distress so that isn't the best indicator. The toes of...
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    Injured 6 week old duckling- bad legs (Pic included)

    Hello: A cousin couldn't keep her Ancona hen or Peking drake and their 8 ducklings. We had them for about a week- the ducklings are about 6 weeks old and are well taken care of by a skittish mom. Unfortunately one of the males on the farm attacked the runt of the litter and he's now badly...
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    Comment by 'ladyfeather' in article 'Riggs Pallet Coop'

    I wish there were more pictures of it the coop itself. We're building around 5 pallet coops and a duck house this year and I need a lot of examples. Looking good too.
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    Wounded hen! Won't eat, huddled, won't drink. Very lethargic. Emergency.

    She's been inside for the last 16 hours or so. She's doing nothing but laying down and sleeping. She's always been one of our flighty girls and quick to stay away from us. This morning she barely opens her eyes! She drank water last night and I offered her some scrambled egg and yogurt. I'm...
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    Wounded hen! Won't eat, huddled, won't drink. Very lethargic. Emergency.

    Thanks for the reply. I got her inside in a dog kennel, put some water in front of her and dipped her beak. I am hoping in the warmth (Its really cold outside right now) she will perk up a bit. I'm getting some vermyctin spray tonight and I plan on washing the wound as soon as I can with warm...
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    Wounded hen! Won't eat, huddled, won't drink. Very lethargic. Emergency.

    I am trying to get photos of the bird while trying to find a vet that can treat chickens and not-common pets. She's low hen on the totem pole and we saw signs of pecking and some missing feathers. We kept an eye on her and looked for aggressors so we could break them up. Unfortunately it...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Hi all. Being new to the breed in general I am trying to get caught up and I find there are quite a few things on my plate. It would help a great deal if someone could point me to a good source for how to breed the Buffs. I found information on how whites should conform readily enough. Thanks!
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    Chantecler Breeder and Owner Database Project

    Hi! I am a brand new Chantecler owner. I have only buff at the moment - 4 hens and 1 rooster. I received them when Star Bright Farms in MI had to downsize. I'm in contact with a few different places to get some of the white and I would love leads on any other breeders for the other varieties...
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    Emergency-- Wounded Peking (PICS) Update, new question

    She is doing better today- more alert, wanting out of her sick cage, preening or quaking when she is peeked at. How long should she be in isolation? She's not happy and there isn't a great place to keep her that is much warmer than outside (It will get low 40s). The wound just looks like a lot...
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    Emergency-- Wounded Peking (PICS) Update, new question

    Thanks for your reply! I've taken a few buckets of warm water to her in the cage and rinsed the dirt and blood off but the wound is still seeping a bit. She's got fresh water in a bowl and a bit of food. Her flockmates keep drifting around her quaking softly or croaking. The other female called...
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    Emergency-- Wounded Peking (PICS) Update, new question

    Last night our ducks were attacked and this girl managed to find her way to me this morning. She's tore up on the back of her neck. I can see tissue and there is a very large, dark clot on the edge of the wound. Here are some pictures. So far I've seen advice to clean thoroughly with warm...
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    Comment by 'ladyfeather' in article 'Large Chicken Coop Designs & Pictures of Chicken Coops'

    They are all so tall! I am trying to find more subtle coops and I have no problem with a shorter one I might have to stoop to clean.
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