Duckling has an open wound on neck

tejodawson531

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Sep 10, 2021
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In a matter of 10 minutes I looked outdoors and one of our ducklings was laying on its side kicking. Mom was watching. Noticed duckling had an open wound on the back of its neck, it’s not able to walk it rolls and falls on its back. It moves it’s neck and legs. It goes in reverse all the time and falls over. Not drinking yet. Just scared. What can I do, what could have caused this?
 
Wouldn't be able to say for sure since we would just be guessing, but maybe a hawk? Or could it have caught itself on something?
Do you have it cleaned up? Rinse with cool water to see any damage. Then you would want to go from there as far as what can be done if anything.
Is he inside and resting in a warm area?
I'd lock up any other ducks until you know more about the wound in case there is a predator.
Can you post a pic?
 

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