Duck Penis Prolapse?

[Melky]

Definitely not infected. He is a randy fellow and it may go back in today.

If condition last hours without relief the duck still needs a vet infection or not and only the vet may detect infection. Clean clean fresh swimming water available and separate from other ducks so can rest if over exerting from mating will encourage retraction of the phallus.

 

[Melky]

Why so much doom and gloom. Anything is possible. But common sense tells a different outcome. 4 hours is nothing.

Four hours out without retraction could cause bacterial infection and allow swelling that will not allow the phallus to retract and end in infection and necrotic tissue that may require amputation if severe enough injury to the phallus. This is a medical emergency!

 

[3bird]

We just heard from the vet's receptionist. There is no appointment available until tomorrow morning, but hopefully the vet will be able to take a look at the pictures and video today and give us some more advice. Separating Angus from the flock on such a cold night will be challenging unless we bring him inside. Thoughts?

 

[casportpony]

I've been through this before and wasn't as bad as it's been made out to be...My Drake is fine. I replied because I know what happened here with my Drake. He is fine now and was exposed for two months.

You treated with Vaseline for a month? The penis died, then you and your friend amputated. Not exactly a success story.

We just heard from the vet's receptionist. There is no appointment available until tomorrow morning, but hopefully the vet will be able to take a look at the pictures and video today and give us some more advice. Separating Angus from the flock on such a cold night will be challenging unless we bring him inside. Thoughts?

Bring him inside.

 

[Melky]

Well I only did as advised by a Vet. What I did saved Casanova and his Penis. He still breeds my Hens even after cutting off that piece of his Penis.

Only a vet should amputate for best outcome. This is never advice to another owner. This could have detrimental outcome that is permanent.

 

[3bird]

Bring him inside.

This will be fun.

So large dog crate with straw or shavings in our Gallery (which is closed this time of year and kept at about 60 F)? Clean water and food obviously. It will be 2F here tonight. Should we let him out with the girls this afternoon when we feed and let them forage or just keep him inside? Finally, and thinking ahead, any tips about re-acclimating him to outside? It's going to be frigid tomorrow.

 

[Melky]

I did it on the advice of a Vet. My friend did the procedure. Definitely if a person can't do it then a Vet is needed.

The other important point is if there is necrotic tissue which is tissue death, there is likely infection. It is much safer and will not harm the duck to apply a topical abx and oral abx on recommendation from a vet even for prevention. The vet should be consulted first always before considering an amputation. This is best advice and you should not always compare someone else to your personal experience as this could lead to a bad outcome. Each case may be different and treated as such. Safety first. If you performed something on advice from vet that applies to only you. Just be safe!

 

[Melky]

This will be fun.

So large dog crate with straw or shavings in our Gallery (which is closed this time of year and kept at about 60 F)? Clean water and food obviously. It will be 2F here tonight. Should we let him out with the girls this afternoon when we feed and let them forage or just keep him inside? Finally, and thinking ahead, any tips about re-acclimating him to outside? It's going to be frigid tomorrow.

Also in addition to keeping him inside separate from girls for rest to ensure retraction. Provide fresh clean water in small basin big enough he can take a dip in inside with him to also encourage retraction. Key points here in case this is still possible! Provide his own food/water. See article I posted helps to explain well issues. Good Luck!

 

[Melky]

Jeepers it's not brain surgery. The Drake Penis isn't the same as a Dogs ..

I’m thinking how does a dog enter here. I think the boys think the member they relish they would like to keep not have die. It is a complex member as it has nerves and a blood supply that is intricate and should be respected as such. It is important to error on safe side as this condition can result in amputation, sterility, and death. It’s important to recognize medical emergencies and treat it as such. Maybe read the article in this thread I posted. The sooner the drake receives medical care from a vet the better the outcome. We all want the best outcome which is no tissue loss or infection and retraction quickly. It may also be important to an owner to maintain breeding ability.

 

[Melky]

Please keep us posted as I would like to see the vet results and recommendations. Hoping for a Happy Ending!