Did Someone Hurt My Duck? (Trigger warning)

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theycallmechickmagnet

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Yesterday everything was fine, Miss Ducky was fine all day. There was an orange cat that got in and chased everyone but it didn't get anyone. (I have aspergers) I had a meltdown and threw things at my stepfather, hurting him just a little bit. He was really mad, but would he really go that far as to hurt Miss Ducky? He knows she is my favorite thing in the world. My mother says "he would never hurt the ducks" but why would it be so coincidental that I get in a fight with him and leave the house then the next day my duck is all beat up? Today I go to let the chickens and ducks out and she is just laying there and won't move. Every day she comes to greet me all happy. But today she just laid there and did sorta-happy noises at me. I picked her up and set her somewhere because I sensed something was wrong, she took about 4 very wobbly, painful looking steps and fell to the ground, moving her head around like she was trying to escape the pain. Usually when I pick her up she kicks around but today, absolutely nothing. I told her she needs to eat and put her by the food bowl, she plops down in pain and attempts to stretch her neck into the bowl, but that even hurt her because she put her neck back quickly and moved her head around again as if she was trying to escape the pain. She's in my bed right now on a towel not daring to move. When I put her there she plopped down in pain. I don't know what to do I feel so bad for her. And we can't afford a vet bill, what should I do?! Keep her in my room for the time being??
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**here is a picture of her laying here in my bed (she's asleep right now)

note:
•she hasn't shown any signs of illness
•she appears to lean to one side when she is laying down
•there are no bite marks, blood or scratches etc.

edit: he said he didn't do anything to her and he didn't even know about it

next day update: she got excited to see me this morning when we woke up and tried to stand up but had trouble. So for about five minutes I put her on my lap and put a hand under her chest and over her back for support and she stood there. I guess that really helped because she regained her strength and balance, I put her on the floor and (her walk still isn't perfect) she started walking around my room and took a crap on my expensive rug:thit's alright tho she can't help it. I put her outside in the pool and she swam around then ran to the other pool! I'm glad my fears/suspicion of someone hurting her were not true and she is okay now!! 🦆👧🏽🎶
 
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theycallmechickmagnet said:
but why would it be so coincidental that I get in a fight with him and leave the house then the next day my duck is all beat up?
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Because anything that come between families and turn them against each other or drive a deep wedge of insecurity, resentment, and general discord seem par for the course in THIS world.

If he doesn't also have serious mental health issues.. then he likely did not do it. Being a step parent is a HUGE challenge. Most step parents LOVE their children and hate to see them hurting. Consider giving him the benefit of the doubt if there hasn't been any prior incidents casting cause for concern..

The thing is ducks, chickens, turkeys, etc.. are prey animals.. they will hide discomfort and illness very well until they absolutely can not any longer. This means that very often a birds seems fine one day and might be dead or very ill the next. :barnie

How old is Miss Ducky? What is she fed on a regular basis including treats and supplements? When was the last time she laid an egg?

I understand there was no cuts, etc.. but can you feel any heat or swelling any where? How many birds, what gender and species in your flock? How does her breathing sound?

Are you able to add your general location to your profile? As that might help folks make their best suggestion possible at a glance.

Hope she improves and recovers quickly! :fl
 
The orange cat that chased everyone before could have come back to chase or hurt the ducks again. Unless he is a violent man, don't blame your stepdad. As a step parent myself, it can be challenging but you don't want to hurt your step children or anything. You love them like your own children. Are you getting help for your aspergers? Having aspergers does not give you the right to hurt your step dad either. I encourage you to get help if you aren't already. Good luck!
 
EggSighted4Life said:
Because anything that come between families and turn them against each other or drive a deep wedge of insecurity, resentment, and general discord seem par for the course in THIS world.

If he doesn't also have serious mental health issues.. then he likely did not do it. Being a step parent is a HUGE challenge. Most step parents LOVE their children and hate to see them hurting. Consider giving him the benefit of the doubt if there hasn't been any prior incidents casting cause for concern..

The thing is ducks, chickens, turkeys, etc.. are prey animals.. they will hide discomfort and illness very well until they absolutely can not any longer. This means that very often a birds seems fine one day and might be dead or very ill the next. :barnie

How old is Miss Ducky? What is she fed on a regular basis including treats and supplements? When was the last time she laid an egg?

I understand there was no cuts, etc.. but can you feel any heat or swelling any where? How many birds, what gender and species in your flock? How does her breathing sound?

Are you able to add your general location to your profile? As that might help folks make their best suggestion possible at a glance.

Hope she improves and recovers quickly! :fl
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well he definitely has an issue with anger and is emotionally abusive. ducky is 4 1/2 months old and all our ducks and chickens eat egg layer feed. they eat some fruits and veggies some times but i always check to make sure that it is safe for them to eat. hasn't laid an egg yet. the leg that seems to be a problem is quite warm. our flock is kind of huge. we have 3 female ducks, 1 male who is not old enough to mate yet and doesnt know how. then 20 chickens (2 silkie roos and 2 normal roos. 3 do not mate yet but none of them bother miss ducky, if anything she bothers them haha but they dont fight her) her breathing is normal. and sure i will add the location now
 
theycallmechickmagnet said:
why would it be so coincidental that I get in a fight with him and leave the house then the next day my duck is all beat up?
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Yesterday a cat chased the ducks, and you fought with your stepfather--I am more inclined to blame the cat! Or to blame something that happened while you were not looking (like the cat coming back.)

No matter what caused the problems, I think you are doing the right thing by letting the duck rest in a safe place, and offering her food and water.
 
tripletfeb said:
The orange cat that chased everyone before could have come back to chase or hurt the ducks again. Unless he is a violent man, don't blame your stepdad. As a step parent myself, it can be challenging but you don't want to hurt your step children or anything. You love them like your own children. Are you getting help for your aspergers? Having aspergers does not give you the right to hurt your step dad either. I encourage you to get help if you aren't already. Good luck!
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he is emotionally abusive and is always mean verbally. i am currently trying to get help but with covid around its hard to get an appt.
 

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