I recently adopted 15 Ancona ducklings that are now 2 weeks old and appear to be very healthy other than small missing patches of feather; some near their necks, some around their wings.
I am concerned that they may have favus/ringworm. I am their primary caretaker and have been handling them as much as possible, cleaning constantly and I have developed ringworm on my face. There is not an avian vet anywhere near me to confirm a diagnosis; has anyone treated an entire flock of such young ducklings? Will I need to separate them all for treatment to avoid them ingesting the topical treatment?
SOS from a first time duck caretaker,
Thank you.!
I am concerned that they may have favus/ringworm. I am their primary caretaker and have been handling them as much as possible, cleaning constantly and I have developed ringworm on my face. There is not an avian vet anywhere near me to confirm a diagnosis; has anyone treated an entire flock of such young ducklings? Will I need to separate them all for treatment to avoid them ingesting the topical treatment?
SOS from a first time duck caretaker,
Thank you.!