Angel wing in ducks, & how we wrap to mend it - Pictorial

[Iain Utah]

Bugaboo has to stay wrapped up for that long? Poor thing, he looks miserable! His breast appears to bulge over in front of the wrap, but he is eating/drinking/moving well and his breathing seems normal. So I assume it is not too tight? Of course I am a worry wart about it.

 

[GosfieldAcres]

My Muscovy drake has this problem, but he is already about 8 months old. Is it too late to wrap it now? (Not to mention he's HUGE and I can't imagine how I would even do it.)

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Iain, he sounds fine. I know you will check it often and be aware if something is off.

Gossiped, sorry to say yes 8 months is far too old. Luckily it shouldn't effect him as long as he isn't in a confined cage.

 

[Iain Utah]

Bugaboo's wrap is staying on perfectly. It doesn't seem to bother him. He does not pick at it. He also is back to eating out of my hand too. He is a sweet & brave drake. I really hope this works! Will post before/after pics when I remove wrap.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Iain,

Sometimes you will need to re-wrap, after removing the first wrap to check the wing.

 

[Iain Utah]

He has adjusted to wearing it beautifully, and is running around, acting happy, and begging for treats. Unless I see any change in behavior, I will leave it for at least 5 days, unless you think it is better to wait a full 7?

 

[Iain Utah]

Hey Celtic, my favorite waterfowl mentor. Today is day 5 with Bugaboo's wrap. Should I remove and check.... or wait 1-2 more days??

Also, I am going to feed store today. My options for what is in stock are 18% purina start n grow (which is what they are back on now), layena 16% grower, or mazuri maintenance. (have mazuri everything on order, but will take 2-3 weeks to get in).

On a side note, my africans have been on purina start n grow 18% and have done well on it. They are just over 5 weeks old now. When would you recommend switching feeds for them and/or cutting back protein?

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

You can blend the maintenance and starter

Feel free to remove the wrap, evaluate and re-wrap as needed.

 

[Iain Utah]

So.... just so I am clear...

Starting today, I am going to give both 5 week old ducklings and goslings a combination of 18% starter with the mazuri maintenance?

OK, I will unwrap this afternoon and take a pic.

 

[Iain Utah]

Here is a pic of my Bugaboo with wrap just off. I am surprised at the difference!
Before:


After:


Picked up the mazuri maintenance today and fed them half/half of mazuri with purina start n grow. Silly things picked out all the start n grow and left the mazuri. At $40 a bag, you'd think they'd LOVE the mazuri.