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Where can I find Citron Sebright or Golden Sebright Chicks?
Hello all! I am in Ny by the Mass Vt border and am looking to buy some Citron (preferred) Sebrights or Golden Sebrights. Can anyone direct me to a breeder? Thanks so much!- NYRIR
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Duck experts needed...
So here is my decision after evaluating him really well again tonight. The hock joint is just plain deformed and huge from whatever happened and his entire leg turns slightly inward from the hip..he has no puss left in his leg....it's not hot/warm.The area I have put the salve on has dried up... -
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Oh I have dexamethasone...it is an anti-inflammatory. Anyone know the dosage by chance for a duck? NM...found it. 1-2 mg per kg IV and 2-4 IM -not for more than 48 hours. I'll have to look on the bottle and do the math...then decide if I wanna try it. If I do and it helps...we'll know the... -
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I have anti inflammatory here...and he is on pen g.This can't be a sprain...or else it would have been resolved by now I would think? This limp has been going on for some time...just got worse in the last few weeks.It is not warm or hot to the touch....some days he walks better than others. The... -
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Yes, I'll be taking it off in the am...and airing all day then applying more at night. -
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Here is what I did...I removed the scab and put the salve on . Wrapped a piece of glove around his leg and covered with vetwrap. I'll do this nightly and use the lemongrass mixture in the mornings. I am trying to exercise him 2-3 times a day by making him walk until he gets tired. I really think... -
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Ok, so I made the salve...I'll put it on later tonight...should I take the scab off first? And judging from the pictures should I put it all along his leg where it's swollen? @amiga @casportpony -
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awesome...I have all of that on hand except the calendula ..I will see if it works. -
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Funny you should mention that drawing salve, I was thinking about it earlier too but wouldn't know what to get? Epsom salt compression? How do you go about that? -
Duck Breed Focus - Ancona
I love my anconas! I have owned several breeds but these are my favorites as of yet. I prefer B&W. I have an order for ten new ducklings this coming spring and am super excited! My last 3 girls are getting old :( but here are some pics...and pics of the drake I had. -
What breeds do you recommend? And what breeds do you dislike?
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Best food for a weak male?
I would use water instead of milk myself...can be hard on ducks to have lactose. -
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ETA: I will be adding calf manna to his feed hoping for weight gain Here is a video taken tonight...and some pics. The hock joint seems so swollen still...seems to go up his leg towards his behind for about an inch...hard to explain but it seems he may?? still have gunk inside his leg? As I... -
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So he only weighs 4 lbs...did his weight today. Also dewormed him. Hoping he will start eating more. He is getting bcomplex @ 3/4 cc a day.He seems alert, but eats little compared to his brother...