2 week old duckling has developed a growth on neck

[uquackmeup]

Hi! Looking for answers for the growth on one of my 2 week old duckling's neck. It does not appear to be food trapped. I just noticed it today however, he could have had it sooner. I've been letting Mama take care of him, as it upsets her if I do to much with her babes. The duckling is eating and drinking. I have separated him and taken him in to care for. Has anyone experienced this? I believe he is all Muscovy.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about your duckling, you might want to post in the Emergencies and Duck forums about it if it is still having problems, pictures might help figure out what is going on www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures and https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

 

[drumstick diva]

Pictures are really necessary for anyone to try and diagnose his problem. Please do post on threads Kelsie has given you.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Pictures are really necessary for anyone to try and diagnose his problem. Please do post on threads Kelsie has given you.

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[uquackmeup]

As a follow up to my duckling's swollen throat..after bringing her in and watching her a few hours later I realized, the lump had significantly subsided. She must have ate something too big or too much? The skin that I thought looked like a growth was actually from it stretching. Poor thing. I applied antibiotics and returned her to her mo( who was angry with me for taking away her baby) so far- so good...thank you

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

Glad your duckling is ok now, it's always worrisome when one of our birds has a problem.

Thanks for joining us!