Chances of this duck making it?

ScoutsZoo

In the Brooder
Apr 19, 2021
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Copperas Cove TX
This morning around 3am, we suspect a possum got into the coop where my ducks and chickens sleep. Only my black Swedish stays on the ground, and it’s looking like only she was hurt. Her eye is definitely damaged and she’s got some scratching around her cheek. She’s also been very slow and quiet, which I read was an indicator of pain.
My mom is very sensitive and worried about the bird, what do y'all think?
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Hello! I'm so sorry! Treat her for shock, give her sweetened water with electrolytes and keep her warm. First 24 hours are crucial. Can you gently clean her eye with saline and then slather it will plain antibiotic ointment? Also offer her anything she wants to eat.

Check her for any other injuries and clean the wounds with saline and slather with antibiotic ointment.
 
Thanks, we weren’t able to do much more than cleanse the eyes (it turned out the other was cloudy too) though.
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I wasn’t able to get a better picture, but you get the idea.
 

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