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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    I'm glad you mentioned Ichthammol, because I just so happened to have some on hand from an injury awhile back. I cleaned it real well, slathered it in Ichthammol covered by a cotton ball, then a thin gauze pad and the water resistant, self-clinging sports wrap. Even though the swelling hasn't...
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    I'll definitely try the potato bandage route. Do you happen to know what kind of potato it needs to be? I have a sweet potato on hand, but I think we're fresh out of the standard type lol.
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    I thought something may have still been in the leg because there is still heat in it, and I hadn't messed with it since the initial plug removal a few days ago. I don't want to go poking around in there unless I absolutely have to. I'm just concerned I didn't get all of it out the first time around.
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    Merry Xmas to you too! Sorry been busy the last couple of days, but been soaking the foot in Epsom salt and it looks to be a bit better, though still swollen. The area had scabbed over, and once softened, I carefully removed it to make sure there wasn't any more pus or chunks of the plug that...
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    I currently do not. I'd have to make a run to the store after I look up which ones are currently open given the day lol. I can try the dish pan idea, seems like a possibility! I'll definitely be on the lookout for Chlorhexidine gluconate, never hurts to have some on hand! (I really don't care...
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    Yeah, definitely going to need oodles of patience! I get so impatient when these poor guys are hurting :(. I haven't soaked in salt, but I have been doing multiple warm water baths to get the weight off the foot and soak it. I think the only problem with the bucket idea, in my case, is he...
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    Well I changed the wrappings and everything this morning and there was a bunch of fluid drainage. It didn't look to be that much smaller (inflammation wise) than yesterday, so I think I'm going to be browsing around to see about the possibility of giving Naproxen to a duck. Yes the ankle was hot...
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    No one needs to feel obligated to respond in any way, I just hope everyone will at least read it! I feel I must express my gratitude for all the knowledge I have gained and all the helpful people assisting every step of the way! You guys are awesome
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    I just want to say THANK YOU!

    I want to give a shout out to various knowledgeable people all over BYC! I've been scouring the duck threads for some time now, learning everything I can to be prepared in a worst case scenario. My hubby and I have a flock of 10 (Pekin, K.C, Mallard, Cayuga, and I believe a Swedish) and it's...
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    Aggressive Pekin Drake?

    Lol so I guess they'll never truly be happy till they have every mate around eh? haha. I couldn't put this poor guy down due to natural behaviour, I just wanted to understand it so I could adjust in such a way that we both benefit! :P The training does seem to help, and I will continue along...
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    Aggressive Pekin Drake?

    LOL I guess I must be! He has two other females that he mates with (you'd think he'd be satisfied with the two he has!) Thanks for the tips! I know I'm a bit of a novice with this, but I do appreciate the assistance haha.
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    Aggressive Pekin Drake?

    Well, so I've been flattening him on the ground each time he tries to peck at me, and it seems to work for all of 2 minutes before he tries it again. After 3-4 times of flattening him out, he'll temporarily stop, though he does twist his neck around to try and bite at me while my hand is on his...
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    Aggressive Pekin Drake?

    Oh! I didn't even think about the 'initiation into his harem' factor LOL. I figured we were MUCH too big to even be an issue in that regard lol. I had my hubby flatten him out on the ground twice and he stopped, but now I'm the target haha. Guess it'll be my turn for some tough love tomorrow...
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    Aggressive Pekin Drake?

    I was wondering an answer to this as well...I have a male Pekin that does the same thing, even going as far as to try and crawl up in my lap to peck at me. And it started out of nowhere. I thought it was because of the food at first as well...then maybe he was just protecting the egg or two I...
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    Almond Milk

    Just wondering, but approximately how much almond/cashew milk does this recipe make? My hubby is interested in making it and we didn't think it was that easy either!
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