duck wounds

[MandyJ]

This is for information only.

I need to know what I need to keep here at the house for wounded ducks. I understand to wash it with Saline solution and I have antibiotics to put in the water but what should I use as an ointment?

I don't have a problem now, but I have had injured birds (open wounds) and didn't know what to use. Of course it was over the weekend so couldn't get to a vet or Texas A&M (closest major vet).

 

[Carcajou]

Hi MandyJ, Welcome to BYC!

Here is a link from the "Stickys Index"

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/356725/duckie-first-aid-kit-supplies-and-ideas

Best of luck with your flock!

 

[MandyJ]

Thanks for the link!

 

[Carcajou]

Thanks for the link!

U R Welcome!

 

[casportpony]

This is for information only.

I need to know what I need to keep here at the house for wounded ducks. I understand to wash it with Saline solution and I have antibiotics to put in the water but what should I use as an ointment?

I don't have a problem now, but I have had injured birds (open wounds) and didn't know what to use. Of course it was over the weekend so couldn't get to a vet or Texas A&M (closest major vet).

I use Chlorhexidine for cleaning and wounds I use a triple antibiotic ointment like neosporin on some of them. For an oral antibiotic I don't think any of the water soluble ones at feed stores are meant to be used for treating wounds.

-Kathy

 

[MandyJ]

I use Chlorhexidine for cleaning and wounds I use a triple antibiotic ointment like neosporin on some of them. For an oral antibiotic I don't think any of the water soluble ones at feed stores are meant to be used for treating wounds.

-Kathy

When our guinnies were little a raccoon chewed off some of their toes. We were told by Texas A&M to rinse their feet in hydrogen peroxide (ouch!!) but not neosporin. They didn't say why. But I would think it would be a good idea.

I was desperate when our duck got torn up by a neighbor's dog. She had a gaping hole right in front of the wing. You could see all of the muscles of the wing. I didn't think the bird would make it. We washed it out with hydrogen peroxide and sprayed a spray bandage all over it. Confined her in a cage within the regular duck cage for about 2 weeks. I was also giving her antibiotics in the water. She completely healed!

 

[casportpony]

My vets that I have seen for my horses, dogs, cast and birds say that Chlorhexidine is much better than hydrogen peroxide, but I guess hydrogen peroxide would be better than nothing.

Quote: Source: http://avianmedicine.net/content/uploads/2013/03/16.pdf

-Kathy

 

[MandyJ]

I will get some Chlorhexidine to keep on hand. You never know. I was trying to get what I might need so I will have it on hand IF and WHEN injury happens again. I will be prepared!!

Thanks!

 

[casportpony]

 

I will get some Chlorhexidine to keep on hand. You never know.  I was trying to get what I might need so I will have it on hand IF and WHEN injury happens again.  I will be prepared!!

Thanks!

You're welcome! You might also want to look into getting a couple different types of antibiotics.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

There are three antibiotics that are must haves for me... Baytril, metronidazole and amoxicillin. Having those three enables me to treat just about any issues that might come up.

-Kathy