Duck emergency

[Bookworm0124]

Just found one of my hens like this. Any suggestions on how to help or should I just put her down? She laid fine this morning.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

Poor baby, oh goodness. Best wishes for you and your dear duck friend.
(Possible prolapse? Can anyone else chime in?)

 

[Bookworm0124]

I found help on Facebook in a duck group. But for others in the future- she prolapsed. I went to get Epsom salt to soak her in and when I came back she had laid a second egg of the day. First egg was fine second was waterballoon consistency. The swelling went down significantly after that.
after her soak I sprayed her with vetricyn and applied coconut oil and sugar to help with swelling, and gently pushed everything back in.
she stayed inside last night in a dim roomto discourage laying today. So far she has not prolapsed again.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

I'm so glad to hear you found help and that she's doing better. Please do keep us posted on her condition. I have had prolapses in hens but not a duck before...poor baby.