ALABAMA!!

[Mr chickenmath]

Hen or roo? Or do I have to wait forever to find out like my Amercauanas??? Lol

it looks like a hen I have some that are 2 months old and the rooster put a comb on quick

 

[Wisher1000]

I have a seven week old duck that was attacked by a coon. I want to treat her but didn't want to start before I had a plan. I have treated injured chickens before but know nothing about ducks. I am not even sure how the wing is supposed to look. The duck is walking around but is not quacking. I wouldn't have even known she was injured if she had been quacking as usual. I lost a couple of birds out of the coop she is in and decided to check her closely because she didn't quack at me. There is a bloody place high on the wing and the lower part is droopy or somewhat floppy. It appears there are feathers, skin, and flesh missing but I didn't take too much time to examine her because she seemed to be getting shocky.

I just want some suggestions from you experienced duck people on how to proceed. My thoughts are to treat her like I would a chicken. Put her in a pet carrier in the garage, keep her as quiet as possible, and treat her wounds with antibiotic ointment. Any other suggestions? I can not take her to the vet, if I can't pull her through this, I will have to put her down.

This pic was taken earlier this week, what kind of duck is she?

 

[Mr chickenmath]

sorry about that but if you are thinking about putting it down I will gladly take it just personal message me if you are. I wont be able to get it Friday the 21-28 I can get it any time after that but I hope it gets better

 

[Mr chickenmath]

I am just kidding I cant take it in it would probably be better to put it down if it doesn't get better

 

[chirpingcricket]

hi sorry I had so much going on last night. I placed a pinguin stuffed animal (no idea how long I've had this and never known lol) and the got right underneath it! Cutest thing ever. They seem to be drinking more thank goodness, but they were under a day old and their poops finally got solid! Was worried about that, Im still going to wait a few days before I introduce them into my 3 1/2 week olds to make sure no diseases hurt my other babies. Thank you for your help!

Great to hear they accepted their new Momma!

Good idea to get them hydrated and used to eating so they can fend for themselves around the "dinner table", with the other chickees, heehee.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[chirpingcricket]

I have a seven week old duck that was attacked by a coon. I want to treat her but didn't want to start before I had a plan. I have treated injured chickens before but know nothing about ducks. I am not even sure how the wing is supposed to look. The duck is walking around but is not quacking. I wouldn't have even known she was injured if she had been quacking as usual. I lost a couple of birds out of the coop she is in and decided to check her closely because she didn't quack at me. There is a bloody place high on the wing and the lower part is droopy or somewhat floppy. It appears there are feathers, skin, and flesh missing but I didn't take too much time to examine her because she seemed to be getting shocky.

I just want some suggestions from you experienced duck people on how to proceed. My thoughts are to treat her like I would a chicken. Put her in a pet carrier in the garage, keep her as quiet as possible, and treat her wounds with antibiotic ointment. Any other suggestions? I can not take her to the vet, if I can't pull her through this, I will have to put her down.

This pic was taken earlier this week, what kind of duck is she?

Hoping someone sees this soon, tried the ER thread? Meanwhile, go with what you know, watch for shock and do wing wound care to minimize infections....blasted coons, hope she pulls through for you!

 

[mgray]

I hope the duck recovers. A raccoon murdered 4 of my chicks!

I have some Marans, and was wondering how other people help their hens endure the summer heat/humidity. Or if anything special should be done.

 

[Tomtommom]

I give mine chicken koolaid (electrolyte packets from the feed store) to deal with really hot weather.

 

[Wisher1000]

I save 20 oz soda bottles, fill them two thirds full of water, and freeze them. I put the frozen bottles in the waterer once or twice a day and stick the melted ones back in the freezer. You can do this for the dogs water, too. The chickens will enjoy a kiddie pool in the shade with only an inch or two of water to cool their feet in. The frozen bottles work there, as well. Leave it a few days if they have never been around water. They will get in eventually and then fight over a spot.

 

[Mr chickenmath]

has anyone gone to the "come play GUESS THAT CHICKEN BREED" thread please come it is fun but we just need more people