I'm in Bridgeport, TX. Actually, I think this injury is related to the overly-aggressive mating. She was also missing feathers down the back of her neck around that particular wound. It is right where these bully-males were grabbing her head/neck. Someone here said, "Crested birds sometimes have...
I'm trying to figure out how these threads work. I think you were replying to my post (thanks!). It does look better since we relocated the aggressive ducks. Ever since the relocation, the entire group is back to peacefully co-existing, so I'm thinking/hopeful it is just a period of healing that...
I didn't realize that there is a specific Ducks forum, so am copying my post here:
There is a group of four ducks ("The Core Four") that live on the lake where I have a home. The neighbors in our cove LOVE these ducks and they are pretty domesticated, as far as feeding and watching over them...
Thanks for your reply. These are wild lake ducks although they sure do know me and will come eat out of a cup in my hand (especially for this one, Moe - short for her little mohawk!), but I don't think I would be successful in actually handling her, certainly not enough to put on ointment. Like...
There is a group of four ducks ("The Core Four") that live on the lake where I have a home. The neighbors in our cove LOVE these ducks and they are pretty domesticated, as far as feeding and watching over them. (They see me and come running to me.) Peace reigned for years until these two male...