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bleeding duck..advice please

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by new mum, May 19, 2009.

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  1. May 19, 2009 #1
    new mum

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    hi my ducks are now 6 weeks old and happily living outside, I noticed today one was sitting down a lot more than usual.just picked her up and had a look and there is blood on the underside of her foot, its got a cut on it. I wiped it over,then swished her foot in clean water.she can walk but isnt doing so as much.
    what else can I /should I have done.
    the cut isnt really deep but is more like a slit.

    is there a spray i could get instore for another such emergency. will she be ok?
     
  3. May 19, 2009 #2
    froggie71

    froggie71 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    You could apply a triple antibiotic without any pain reliever in it and a blue or red Kote. Definitely try to keep it clean. I know it's the bottom of foot and poop is everywhere, but maybe bring your duck inside to help control it a bit.

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  5. May 19, 2009 #3
    Cetawin

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    Just keep it clean and put some neosporin (without pain reliever) on it and put a clean bandages on it to help keep it clean & dry.
     
  7. Apr 2, 2013 #4
    HollyDuckFarmer

    HollyDuckFarmer Chillin' With My Peeps

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    This is old but I'm bringing it back-- had this happen to my broody's spur toe this eve. It had dried up after about 15 mins or so, but i Did the Epsom Salts soak, which caused bleeding to restart :( So, tried to keep some pressure on it with Neosporin in a gauze pad. No vet wrap on hand. Any suggestions please?
     
  9. Apr 2, 2013 #5
    Amiga

    Amiga Overrun with Runners Premium Member

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    What about a little flour? (Did not think of this earlier)
     
  11. Apr 2, 2013 #6
    HollyDuckFarmer

    HollyDuckFarmer Chillin' With My Peeps

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    That's an item to add to the kit, or similar. Check my post on natural chicken keeping on my recycled veggie tray with a lid discovery. Thanks Amiga, you are the best and you so bless us and our flocks by sharing your bountiful knowledge! Update on my mom out in the barn: bleeding has stopped!
     

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