Duck Feet Scratches

[Swiiki]

Hello everyone,
Our ducks have Scratches and what looks to be the beginning of bumblefoot. We met our ducks room at night and look them up at night. My husband is wondering if it's not had raspberry bushes that is causing the injuries. We are considering creating a larger pen and not allowing them to roam. Any suggestions?

 

[drumstick diva]

It sounds very likely that they were scratched up on raspberry vines. We have wild ones here, and I take them OUT with Roundup. They are nasty to be around. Is it possible to fence them away from the vines or to fence the raspberries IN, so the ducks can get near them. Do watch to see if they get bumble foot so they can get treatment immediately.

 

[N F C]

You might want to post pictures and a complete description of your ducks injury here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

You might also want to put 'bumblefoot' in the Search box and read up on it to learn how to recognize and treat it (in case that is what your duck has).

Good luck to you!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!