Help!

[Jpat]

ive been researching on and off since yesterday and i cant find a single article anywhere of people using a product and it helping
But what i did learn was the ducks natural oils are wore wax like, and it produces tiny amounts. So a little goes a long way
ide be thinking more bees wax

If you check out these two articals both the bird oil and beeswax are based on fatty acids and alchohals

 

[chickens really]

My duck was severely injured by a raccoon a few months ago. After several vet visits & treatments, she pulled through but now has a problem. The raccoon destroyed her oil gland. I have been bathing her with dawn dish soap and blowing her dry about once a weak, but does anyone know of a better answer? Is there a synthetic oil or substitute I could use? I’m afraid this poor girl won’t live long if I can’t help her better.

Your sure her oil gland was injured?
Possibly wet feather or she needs a full molt. I'd stop using anything to wash her except let her bath in clear water.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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[DiYMama540]

Very interesting @Jpat...makes sense about it being more of a waxy substance, or else they would probably look oily all the time.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s why I am thinking we probably can’t get close to duplicating this and may make things worse

 

[DiYMama540]

Best bet is to just keep things as clean and dry as can be for this duck! Spring will be here soon! I hope...

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well we pert near have had spring for the month of Jan. I’d rather have winter an get it over with. Although it sure has been nice while it lasted.

 

[DiYMama540]

Yes it has, definitely can't complain too much. Our extended forecast is not looking good though...highs in the 30s lows in the teens. Got the houses cleaned out today to prepare.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Same here boy are we going to have some disappointed birds.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Yes it has, definitely can't complain too much. Our extended forecast is not looking good though...highs in the 30s lows in the teens. Got the houses cleaned out today to prepare.

yes, tomorrow is our last day of spring-like weather. I'm going to bulk up the hay in their pens and replenish my hay barrel tomorrow. I put them to bed tonight not even wearing a sweatshirt!