Crack on beak

[gar1967]

This little duckling is 3 days old. It was born with this dark mark on top of its beak. Another one has a smaller one.
Now it looks and feels cracked. Doesn't seem to be bothersome.

But, I'm just worried will it heal, what can I do, and will it get infected?
And do you think the shell might have cut it's beak during hatching?

 

[SmiYa0126]

@BelovedBirds @New duck mommy 2021 please help!

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

I myself haven’t seen this before.
@ruthhope
@Miss Lydia
@DuckyDonna
@HollowOfWisps
@Magnolia Ducks
Anyone have any ideas ?

 

[ruthhope]

I haven't see that before.

Best just to give the little fluffy deep water to dunk the head and keep it clean itself.

I don't think you need to do anything further at this stage. Injured bills can look awful but heal perfectly as bills are made of keratin that is constantly being renewed, like our nails are

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Someone on here recently posted about a duckling that ripped its bill apart hatching so it is possible although I have never seen it happen. Thankfully bill injuries tend to heal easily. I agree with the above make sure they always have deep water so they can keep their bills clean and as long as it continues to heal and not progress I would t worry to much.

 

[gar1967]

I myself haven’t seen this before.
@ruthhope
@Miss Lydia
@DuckyDonna
@HollowOfWisps
@Magnolia Ducks
Anyone have any ideas ?

Thank you!

 

[gar1967]

Someone on here recently posted about a duckling that ripped its bill apart hatching so it is possible although I have never seen it happen. Thankfully bill injuries tend to heal easily. I agree with the above make sure they always have deep water so they can keep their bills clean and as long as it continues to heal and not progress I would t worry to much.

Thank you!

 

[gar1967]

I haven't see that before.

Best just to give the little fluffy deep water to dunk the head and keep it clean itself.

I don't think you need to do anything further at this stage. Injured bills can look awful but heal perfectly as bills are made of keratin that is constantly being renewed, like our nails are

Ok. Animals are tough, I'm sure it will heal on its own. Thank you for your help

 

[gar1967]

Someone on here recently posted about a duckling that ripped its bill apart hatching so it is possible although I have never seen it happen. Thankfully bill injuries tend to heal easily. I agree with the above make sure they always have deep water so they can keep their bills clean and as long as it continues to heal and not progress I would t worry to much.

Ok, thanks!

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I wouldn't worry just yet. Ducks are great healers. I have one in the egg that's very shy about coming out and I can shed she's cracked her bean some. Started to peel her out since she 2 days behind all the others, but oops blood. Just keep the little guys water very clean and I think it'll be fine in a week