***HELP*** Neck Wound!!!

[SweetLilDuckies]

I had four 6 week old Indian Runners this morning. I let them out and they went swimming in the creek that runs across the front of our yard. like usual. An hour or so later one of them was in the front yard. They usually are together, so that was the first red flag. I went outside to look for the other ones and one was in the creek with blood on it's neck. We wrapped it in a towel and held it. The other two ducks are nowhere to be seen and haven't come back leading me to believe their gone.
The one with the neck wound can still talk, move it's legs and wings, but can't lift it's head. I put it in a cage inside and within five seconds of releasing it, it had a seizure. I can't afford a vet trip and I don't think it'll survive the night. I don't want it to suffer but I don't want to put it out of it's misery if there's a happy end to it. Help?

 

[Texag87]

Sorry for your losses. We had a duck pulled out of tHe coop/run almost two years ago by a coyote. I did not know if she would survive the trip to the vet but she did. Then we did not know and the vet did not think she would survive the night. She did and after a couple weeks inside she was better but still had nerve damage. She was still number two in the duck pecking order even with her difficulties. We lost her three weeks ago to a snake. Moral of the story is that God has blessed us with these wonderful animals and when he calls them home, it is their time. Appreciate any time you can spend with them.

 

[EverythingDucks]

If you can, I would have someone look for the others. If they are still out there they may be hurt and it's best to get to them as soon as possible

 

[EverythingDucks]

I looked for the other two briefly while my mom took care of the hurt one, then she looked for them more thoroughly and there wasn't a trace.

I'm so sorry. I'd keep a lookout for them just in case.
Did you see any bite marks on his neck?

 

[SweetLilDuckies]

Is the duck able to lift or move its neck?

No, the most it can do is slightly tip it's head, move it's wings, legs, and beak. It can still talk though.

 

[Isaac 0]

Not sure, If you are able to see a vet I would HIGHLY advise doing so. The seizures may be due to shock or neurological damage, after being set in a stress-free envioment and the bird is still having seizures I would suspect neurological damage. Not being able to move her neck is quite concerning too, makes me think some nerves and muscles were definitely damaged if she shows no sign of improvement.

 

[EverythingDucks]

Rinse it off with some water and look for any bite marks or puncture wounds. @Miss Lydia and @Isaac 0 may be able to help, I don't know much about injuries

 

[DuckyDonna]

Can you clean up the wound so you can get an idea on what's going on?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Can’t really see the wound how deep and can you get a better pic? Sounds like an attack of a four legged kind to take 2 ducks.

 

[DuckyDonna]

warm soapy water would be good and a soft gently cloth. So one duck isn't injured, 2 are totally gone and this one his hurt?