Feathers ripped out

[Ashlea968]

Help

I’ve never had this happen idk why he’s being so mean.

my male duck of the same age ripped our girls feathers out how should I clean it or should I just leave it alone? I had to separate he wouldn’t leave her alone.

They are about two months

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Oh dear! I don't know much about Ducks at all, but I would separate them.
Have you treated her wound? I would flush it with saline or warm soapy water (rinse very well) and apply Vetericyn or triple antibiotic ointment.

As for behaviors, let's see if some Duck Folks can help you out.

@Miss Lydia @WVduckchick @Cayuga momma @CayugaJana and all the rest of you folks I keep forgetting your name, I have got to make a list!

 

[Miss Lydia]

You def need to separate the females from the drake. At 2 months it doesn’t seem like it would be hormones. I am not sure why he would be doing that are they confined in a small area? Do like @Wyorp Rock suggested clean their wounds. And keep them away from the drake.

 

[WVduckchick]

I've not seen that happen either. I wonder if she had something on her, like a bug, piece of food, etc, that he was digging for?

I'd also probably clean it and add a little antibiotic ointment, and make sure the wound isn't any worse than it appears. I think she will heal just fine.

 

[Ashlea968]

Thank you I will clean and put one of those on.

They have a pretty large area they are going outside this weekend.