Duckling with swollen neck

[Ms Chicory]

That's the professionals in my opinion
Nothing like good experience to make you professional at anything!

Thats for sure! Those years of experience, especially concentrated in one field, can be equal a degree.

 

[casportpony]

Just thinking of things I would want to ask before I tried something like this. I probably wouldn't have the nerve to attempt it.
But I personally would not be able to justify a costly vet bill either.
Is their any possible way and infection like this could clear up with antibiotics?

I bet you could do it, think of it as a big pimple.

And no, unfortunately this type of infection can't be treated with just antibiotics.

 

[staceyj]

Just thinking of things I would want to ask before I tried something like this. I probably wouldn't have the nerve to attempt it.
But I personally would not be able to justify a costly vet bill either.
Is their any possible way and infection like this could clear up with antibiotics?

Not likely. That mass in my opinion is too large for the body to absorb.

 

[WVduckchick]

Yes, we should be able to try making an incision.

Also in response to an earlier question: We could take them to a vet if needed, but the only ones near us are very expensive so if it’s something we can treat, we’d rather not go to the vet.

OP hasn't replied back...Possibly we all should wait to see what they want to do.......

Did you see the above comment by the OP?
Hopefully they will check in soon.

 

[chickens really]

Hopefully they seek medical help or put it down.

 

[staceyj]

Hopefully they seek medical help or put it down.

IMHO since the duck has been maintaining for a few days and doesn’t seem to be suffering, if the OP chooses to see a vet, and is comfortable waiting until after the weekend to do so, I would support that.

It’s Sunday. And Super Bowl Sunday no less.

Where I live there’s only 1 avian vet who treats chickens on a very “occasional basis”.
They aren’t open on Sundays.

And the emergency clinic, while open, requires a large deposit and credit check up front to treat an animal.

 

[chickens really]

IMHO since the duck has been maintaining for a few days and doesn’t seem to be suffering, if the OP chooses to see a vet, and is comfortable waiting until after the weekend to do so, I would support that.

It’s Sunday. And Super Bowl Sunday no less.

Where I live there’s only 1 avian vet who treats chickens on a very “occasional basis”.
They aren’t open on Sundays.

And the emergency clinic, while open, requires a large deposit and credit check up front to treat an animal.

Definitely up to the OP...

 

[staceyj]

Following up to say I’m not quick to suggest culling.
The more I learn, the more patience I’ve developed to treat and reevaluate.

 

[chickens really]

Following up to say I’m not quick to suggest culling.
The more I learn, the more patience I’ve developed to treat and reevaluate.

Unless a licensed Vet is involved I do not take on things to cause an animal more suffering if the situation is serious.
I do cull and don't regret my decision.

 

[staceyj]

Unless a licensed Vet is involved I do not take on things to cause an animal more suffering if the situation is serious.
I do cull and don't regret my decision.

I hope you don’t feel judged because I’m not judging you in any way at all.
This is a forum where views and options are exchanged, and just as you, I’m sharing my opinion and providing an explaination to clarify how I arrived at my opinion.