Help! Ducks attacked by mink!

[casportpony]

Have not cleaned all the wounds yet, I'm going to do that today

What wound cleaning supplies do you have?

They only have wounds on their necks and the pekin has one on either side of his head.

be sure to check their entire bodies because wounds are easily missed.

 

[casportpony]

Don't own a scale except for cooking(max 2lbs). Vet is not an option right now

Can you buy a new food scale of bathroom scale?

 

[Lukemjm]

Minks are very deadly predators. They will be back so I suggest setting a trap with bloody chicken meat as bait should get the mink to investigate. If using a livetrap (only one I’ll advocate) cover it with a cloth washed in scent-a-way. Place near the coop so it looks like an entrance. Once caught either dispatch the mink or call your local Department of Natural Resources to see what they recommend.

Bought a trap, haven't seen it up yet, thanks for the tips.

 

[Lukemjm]

What wound cleaning supplies do you have?
be sure to check their entire bodies because wounds are easily missed.

Don't have many wound cleaning supplies. Warm water and wash cloths was my plan. I can try to find a scale.

 

[casportpony]

Don't have many wound cleaning supplies. Warm water and wash cloths was my plan. I can try to find a scale.

Can you go to Wal-Mart and get some betadine?

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Homemade saline solution:Add 1 cup (250 mL) distilled water to a clean container. If you use tap water, boil it first to sterilize it, and then let it cool until it is lukewarm. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt to the water. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda.

 

[Lukemjm]

Can you go to Wal-Mart and get some betadine?

Don't have time to go to Walmart, the closest one is 45min away. I was able to stop at a farm store and pick up some vetricyn.

 

[Lukemjm]

Homemade saline solution:Add 1 cup (250 mL) distilled water to a clean container. If you use tap water, boil it first to sterilize it, and then let it cool until it is lukewarm. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt to the water. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda.

 

[Lukemjm]

Thank you so much! Making some right now.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Once you clean the wounds with the saline then spray them real good with the Veterycin.