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Bumble foot or calluses
Here is a thread where I posted photos of how I wrapped my ducks foot. I use two strips about 15 inches long each. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/bumblefoot.1648179/#post-28251121 -
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Bumble foot or calluses
Soak it in lukewarm epsom salt water for 10-15 minutes - just enough to soften the scab. Do a search for bumblefoot on Backyard Chickens before you proceed and read a bunch of them so you can get an idea of what to do. The object is to get any infection you can out of there, then pack it with... -
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Bumble foot or calluses
That looks like bumblefoot to me. The heel pad is a common place to get it for bigger ducks. I would soak that and try to pull it off gently, then treat, wrap, and keep clean and dry for a couple days. Due to the size you'll probably have to repeat that process several times. There are tons of... -
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Duck-egg yolk peritonitis,vent prolapse-suprelorin implant question
I have done the implant and a local numb is fine - it's no big deal, just a little injection between the shoulders. For me it worked great. Perhaps you should get rid of the aggressive drakes before they hurt any more girls, or at least keep them separate in their male quarters. Also, check with... -
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best duck feed pellets ?
I order waterfowl feed by Mazuri from Chewy. I like that it doesn't get mushy like the Purina, and it's also very high quality, from my understanding. -
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Call duck feather/wing question
I adopted my first call ducks last March. They came to me in pretty rough condition and their wings were clipped. They have since both molted and look great now, except one has these quill/feathers that grew back oddly and are hanging down. The whole wing is not dropped, it's just these odd... -
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Bedding for Coop
I think it's just personal preference based on your conditions, style of coop, and what's best for the ducks. I have a covered coop and run. In my coop I use pine shavings, and it's quick and easy to scoop the poop everyday so it's fresh and clean and doesn't smell. I just sprinkle some new... -
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1 yo female pekin suddenly not walking
The Durvet brand says injectable but you give it orally to ducks. Is that what you have? -
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1 yo female pekin suddenly not walking
I'm so sorry! Maybe it's just a sprain or strain. Help her rest it for a few days by keeping her in a smallish area with easy access to everything she needs. I did have this happen with a 3 year old pekin and she never walked again without assistance. I ended up euthanizing her after a couple... -
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Pls help, my ducks won't shut up
Your ducks are babies and they're probably lonely. I always brooded my ducks inside until 8 weeks old. If it's hot, I would make sure they still have fresh water all night. Ducks are very sensitive to change and scary things, so you need to make sure they feel safe and secure. Don't get a drake... -
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Occasional limping then resolves
How old are your girls? When I have brooded runners it seems like they go through a stage of trembling legs around 5-6 weeks old maybe. I do make sure they're getting plenty of niacin and add some vitamin B complex for a few weeks. Good advice above. -
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Looking for picture of stringy bumblefoot as example
Why don't you post pictures of your duck's foot. I've never heard of stringy bumblefoot. -
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Niacin content of mazuri
It would be suprising if all those breeds at the same time developed weak legs due to a niacin deficiency. Mazuri is a high quality food. Could it possibly be something else? Did it start around the time you moved them outside...even if they are afraid of things flying overhead, they might be... -
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Niacin content of mazuri
Also, what flooring are they on and do they have bathtub swim time each day? -
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What Is Wrong With Her Wings
Does she have access to daily fresh swimming water? That would be very important for ducks feather health! She will eventually molt and then can grow in better feathers. -
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Help!
Completely shell-less or do they have a paper thin shell or membrane? How is she doing today? Eating, active? If she has shown no improvement you should consider your vet euthanizing her. It might be best not to have her suffer :( Sounds like she may have a reproductive issue. It's so hard, but...
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