Bottom duck bill split (looks like it never fully grew together)

[Reedw1]

I have seen older posts about fixing this issue using super glue. Wanted to get some opinions on my unique scenario. Thanks

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have seen older posts about fixing this issue using super glue. Wanted to get some opinions on my unique scenario. Thanks

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Welcome To BYC

@Goosebaby @ruthhope @Jenbirdee

@Reedw1 is vet care an option?

It looks like the bill has not developed and her tongue is hanging out. I don't see any way this can be repaired.

I understand you've seen some posts about repair with glue and tea bag, but this method would be used to repair very small cracks or damage, much like one would repair a cracked fingernail.

 

[Goosebaby]

That is a vet situation.
It’s either an old injury that didn’t heal correctly or some congenital issue.

So what I think a vet could possibly do is create an incision along the edges, then stitch it together so that the gaping hole heals shut. It could even be a two part surgery if the skin requires some stretching beforehand to fill in that hole.

 

[Jenbirdee]

How long have you had this duck? I’m just wondering how she gets along with eating and drinking this way?
One thing I know with Bill injuries/deformities they need their feed to be deep in a bowl that is deep so they can eat. And like all ducks also always lots of fresh water deep enough to dunk their heads of course.
With a one I would probably feed a bowl of mash twice a day. Feed that is mixed with water into sort of loose oatmeal like consistency

 

[ruthhope]

I have seen older posts about fixing this issue using super glue. Wanted to get some opinions on my unique scenario. Thanks

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Welcome to BYC.

What is the back story? That doesnt look l Iike a little fluffie with a congenital abnormality. How has that duck been eating until now? What has prompted the thought that the bill might be repairable at this stage? Is there a history of trauma?

The middle of a duck's lower bill is soft tissue. Its not hard tissue like the upper bill. It's upper bill trauma that some people have repaired. Your duck's situation might be fixed by surgery by a good veterinary surgeon possibly as described by @Goosebaby. Your duck needs veterinary care and treatment

 

[Reedw1]

How long have you had this duck? I’m just wondering how she gets along with eating and drinking this way?
One thing I know with Bill injuries/deformities they need their feed to be deep in a bowl that is deep so they can eat. And like all ducks also always lots of fresh water deep enough to dunk their heads of course.
With a one I would probably feed a bowl of mash twice a day. Feed that is mixed with water into sort of loose oatmeal like consistency

Had this duck since birth. They've been getting fed Mazuri waterfowl food

Welcome To BYC

@Goosebaby @ruthhope @Jenbirdee

@Reedw1 is vet care an option?

It looks like the bill has not developed and her tongue is hanging out. I don't see any way this can be repaired.

I understand you've seen some posts about repair with glue and tea bag, but this method would be used to repair very small cracks or damage, much like one would repair a cracked fingernail.

Yes, we just had to take one to an Avian vet 5 mins away. The other one had a random hole on the chest bone and is now on antibiotics/ a rinse

 

[Reedw1]

Welcome to BYC.

What is the back story? That doesnt look l Iike a little fluffie with a congenital abnormality. How has that duck been eating until now? What has prompted the thought that the bill might be repairable at this stage? Is there a history of trauma?

The middle of a duck's lower bill is soft tissue. Its not hard tissue like the upper bill. It's upper bill trauma that some people have repaired. Your duck's situation might be fixed by surgery by a good veterinary surgeon possibly as described by @Goosebaby. Your duck needs veterinary care and treatment

I agree with the vet. We have one close by. Ill reach out and see there confidence. No history of trauma. Up until now very healthy. Fed the usual Mazuri starter/ maintenance protocol. Very odd situation..

 

[Reedw1]

That is a vet situation.
It’s either an old injury that didn’t heal correctly or some congenital issue.

So what I think a vet could possibly do is create an incision along the edges, then stitch it together so that the gaping hole heals shut. It could even be a two part surgery if the skin requires some stretching beforehand to fill in that hole.

Thanks for the advice, will definitely go this route

 

[ruthhope]

I agree with the vet. We have one close by. Ill reach out and see there confidence. No history of trauma. Up until now very healthy. Fed the usual Mazuri starter/ maintenance protocol. Very odd situation..

Wow. This happened out of the blue? Is your duck able to eat at the moment? Glad you have a vet nearby! Let us know what the vet thinks


Meanwhile, I would add Rooster Booster Poultry Cell to the duck's water. And if the duck isn't eating well, consuder substituting oral rehydration solution for the drinking water (you can add Poultry Cell to oral rehydration solution)

 

[Reedw1]

Wow. This happened out of the blue? Is your duck able to eat at the moment? Glad you have a vet nearby! Let us know what the vet thinks


Meanwhile, I would add Rooster Booster Poultry Cell to the duck's water. And if the duck isn't eating well, consuder substituting oral rehydration solution for the drinking water (you can add Poultry Cell to oral rehydration solution)

Interesting, didn't think about the rooster booster. I do have some on deck and I'll use it more frequently when some waterfowl seem down. I need to get a good eye on it tonight. This morning the tongue stayed inside the 2 parted bill overnight. Which I thought was good for eating/ drinking. Definitely a chance it happened long ago and the tongue slipped out last night. Ah, side note.. I feed mazuri floating pellets, so eating shouldn't be an issue. I'll definitely go the vet route. Thanks for the help