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?

 

[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.
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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.

Ok, thanks!

 

[BelovedBirds]

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.View attachment 3423716But, 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?

That's a possibility, for now I'd just monitor, I agree with the advice already given, keep the water clean and it should be okay. Bill wounds tend to heal very fast! My girlie once cracked her beak and it bled a decent amount- it healed completely within a week.

If it starts looking worse or seems to become infected, let us know and we can suggest treatments for it

 

[SmiYa0126]

@BelovedBirds @New duck mommy 2021 please help!

 

[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

 

[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

 

[Mamachic1967]

That's a possibility, for now I'd just monitor, I agree with the advice already given, keep the water clean and it should be okay. Bill wounds tend to heal very fast! My girlie once cracked her beak and it bled a decent amount- it healed completely within a week.

If it starts looking worse or seems to become infected, let us know and we can suggest treatments for it

Thank you BelovedBirds I feel better now. And thank you for offering help.