Antibiotics

[NEHorse]

I have a female duck I am about to start on antibiotics - the males were very rough and her head wounds appear infected. My question is - is it okay for a healthy duck to get the meds, too? I have another female penned with her for company and want to make sure both can have the antibiotics...

 

[casportpony]

I have a female duck I am about to start on antibiotics - the males were very rough and her head wounds appear infected. My question is - is it okay for a healthy duck to get the meds, too? I have another female penned with her for company and want to make sure both can have the antibiotics...

Better not to give the healthy one antibiotics. Can you post a picture of her head?

 

[NEHorse]

The eye on one side is definitely effected. The other one looks okay after rinsing, but the head wound is draining over the eyes on both sides.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is her eye still there? Bless her heart that is awful. Hope the antibiotics help her heal.

 

[NEHorse]

Yes, both eyes still there. Swelling makes it look worse. When I flush with saline you can see both eyes well.

 

[NEHorse]

Well now I have a follow up question. I have always gone to the feed store and purchased duramycin-10... I can't find it anywhere! Now what is my option?

 

[Miss Lydia]

@casportpony

 

[casportpony]

Well now I have a follow up question. I have always gone to the feed store and purchased duramycin-10... I can't find it anywhere! Now what is my option?

All water soluble antibiotics require a prescription now, so your only choice is an injectable unless you buy from a pigeon supply website.

 

[NEHorse]

Oh wow, I had no idea. What are my injectable options?

 

[casportpony]

Oh wow, I had no idea. What are my injectable options?

Penicillin maybe?