Duck getting bullied after wrapping for angel wing

[EmilyD123]

I have an 8 week old duckling who has developed angel wing, I wrapped her with vet wrap to hold it in place but the other ducks are charging at her and won’t let her near them ( all females ) has anybody had this issue before? Would really like to take care of the angel wing without her getting hurt by the others!

 

[sourland]

Wrapping has made her look different enough that they may be scared of her. Can you separate her with fencing so that she can the flock until the wrap comes off ?

 

[lacychappell4]

I always had to create/ pen up poultry that was injured or sick . I have found if they look like they are weak or sick . The other birds drive them away or further injure them. Can you put her in her own area where they can see but not touch ?

 

[EmilyD123]

Wrapping has made her look different enough that they may be scared of her. Can you separate her with fencing so that she can the flock until the wrap comes off ?

I could during the day, would the wrap still be effective if I took it off at night when they went in the coop?

 

[sourland]

I could during the day, would the wrap still be effective if I took it off at night when they went in the coop?

I'm not certain, but I think it is most effective if kept in place full time. Could you crate her in the evening?

 

[EmilyD123]

I'm not certain, but I think it is most effective if kept in place full time. Could you crate her in the evening?

Yes I will have to try that! Thank you

 

[sourland]

How did things go?