Cut on duck bill

[RosemaryDuck]

So a bit ago, I went to check my ducks and noticed the one, Raspberry, has a small cut on the top of her bill. It's about the size of the edge of my pinky nail. It has a very small flap on it. Not sure what she could have caught it on or done to it. I flushed it out with betadine and put her back, but just wondering if I should do anything else? Will it heal okay?

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

So a bit ago, I went to check my ducks and noticed the one, Raspberry, has a small cut on the top of her bill. It's about the size of the edge of my pinky nail. It has a very small flap on it. Not sure what she could have caught it on or done to it. I flushed it out with betadine and put her back, but just wondering if I should do anything else? Will it heal okay?

I think she’ll be fine. No need to stress out over anything unnecessary.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I think she’ll be fine. No need to stress out over anything unnecessary.

Then again, I just got my first ducklings. But I’ve had chickens.

 

[Isaac 0]

Do you have a picture?

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Do you have a picture?

Sorry I was at the dentist and didn't have a chance to get pics till just now. I just cleaned the cut again so excuse the staining around it, it's from betadine. The cut itself is very small but today it felt pretty hot to the touch. I didn't see any pus when I cleaned it and I did apply some antibiotic ointment. I hope it heals .

 

[Isaac 0]

Sorry I was at the dentist and didn't have a chance to get pics till just now. I just cleaned the cut again so excuse the staining around it, it's from betadine. The cut itself is very small but today it felt pretty hot to the touch. I didn't see any pus when I cleaned it and I did apply some antibiotic ointment. I hope it heals .

I would continue on applying ointment to the area as need be, and just watch for signs of infection (pus, swelling, discharge, etc). If desired a hydrogel waterproof bandage could be placed onto to prevent bacterial contamination of the wound.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

I would continue on applying ointment to the area as need be, and just watch for signs of infection (pus, swelling, discharge, etc). If desired a hydrogel waterproof bandage could be placed onto to prevent bacterial contamination of the wound.

Thanks . I don't know why I didn't think of the waterproof bandages! I even have a bunch in my closet.

 

[Isaac 0]

Thanks . I don't know why I didn't think of the waterproof bandages! I even have a bunch in my closet.

You're welcome - if you do choose to bandage the area, replace the bandage once a day, or more.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Just a little update, the cut looks much better today! It's sealed up with a nice scab. Her bill doesn't feel hot there anymore either.