Frostbite in Pekin Ducks

[Daniellacda]

Hello. This is my first winter with my ducks. They are 5 months old. I have been looking at their feet and have noticed black spots on the edge of 3 of their feet.

What does frostbite look like on duck feet? Should it take over the whole foot?

 

[Haydog03]

Pictures of your duck would be helpful! I’m not an expert, but pictures help! The picture below is of frostbite!

 

[BullChick]

Hello. This is my first winter with my ducks. They are 5 months old. I have been looking at their feet and have noticed black spots on the edge of 3 of their feet.

What does frostbite look like on duck feet? Should it take over the whole foot?

Are you sure it’s not bumble foot?

 

[BullChick]

Start by looking up bumble foot. My ducks have never had frostbite, and I really don’t fuss with them.

 

[Daniellacda]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/duck-foot-problem.1088676/

I found another post. This picture looks like the bottom of my ducks' feet. I will try to call the vet after the weekend.

 

[Haydog03]

Hopefully the vet can help! Welcome to BYC, by the way! I hope your duckie heals! Is it swollen, at all?

 

[Daniellacda]

No it is not swollen. I am going to separate the ducks tomorrow until a vet can come in case it spreads.

 

[Haydog03]

No it is not swollen. I am going to separate the ducks tomorrow until a vet can come in case it spreads.

It sounds like bumblefoot to me! Here is a article on it! It’s very common, and the vet should help!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-bumble-foot-in-ducks.74245/

Hope your duck feels better!

 

[Daniellacda]

Thanks!

 

[Daniellacda]

So it is a long weekend, so no vet until Monday. I took pictures this is the worse one. The one I was worried about doesn't have this spot anymore.

It sounds like bumblefoot to me! Here is a article on it! It’s very common, and the vet should help!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-bumble-foot-in-ducks.74245/

Hope your duck feels better!

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