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Gkundern
In the Brooder
- Jul 12, 2020
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I would say frostbite is a possibility.
I also live in MN, and have had ducks with very similar-looking injuries during winter time. My vet has always recommended Epsom foot soaks twice a day for about a week. The key is to keep it from getting infected, and they usually completely heal.
With the colder weather and higher relative humidities, even if you're doing everything correct there's still a risk of frostbite. I try to help the bedding to dry out by stirring it up multiple times a day. Any little bit of dampness can cause problems in such weather.
My theory is, that these spots on his feet stick out a little more than they are supposed to, making them more susceptible. I think once the skin in that area sloughs off it will be flatter and the problem will be solved. I called the vet today and she said if he is still eating, drinking, and there is no drainage I can just keep doing what I'm doing.
I've been going out there and putting antibiotic on his feet every day and it's not getting better. I am thinking of bringing him in every night for a soak and then antibiotic ointment. You don't think one hour inside every night for treatment will effect his acclimation to the cold do you?