HELP!

[FunQuail]

I accidentally got his bill in the dog house when I lifted it up and set it back down. I could hear him in there, upset. I glanced in there and tried as fast as I could to pry the dog house apart so I could get him out. He got out and the bill on top is bent and it’s bleeding a little on the bottom. I feel so so bad. If I had made them get out before moving the dog house I wouldn’t be here right now. Here some pics, will it be okay eventually? He’s 6 weeks old tomorrow.

 

[DuckyDonna]

I bet he'll be just fine but lets get @Miss Lydia and @Isaac 0 here to see what they say.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Probably be sore an some swelling but he should be fine. Maybe some antibiotic ointment where is cracked.

 

[FunQuail]

Thank you all for your responses. He’s really going to be okay? Will it have a little dent in it forever?

 

[Miss Lydia]

That you’ll just have to wait for,he may get a bruise too. But they are tough little things.

 

[FunQuail]

It’s bruising some but the dent doesn’t look as bad. I herded them up the hill for a bath and hopefully it will help the swelling and bruising and get his bill clean. I learned a very valuable lesson today and take it from me do not move the petmate doghouse with your ducks inside. It could have been worse, his bill could have been way worse injured. He jumped out of the tub and is preening now. I really hope it heals well and he’ll be ok. I feel really bad about it all. Would Neosporin be ok to put on the bottom and top of his bill?

 

[Isaac 0]

I agree, with @Miss Lydia Ducks seem to fare pretty well with bill injuries, and in the meantime, I doubt It'll interfere too much with his normal activities. Neosporin will be fine on his bill.

He is a very handsome duck!

 

[FunQuail]

Aw thank you! He acts pretty good which makes me feel a little better.

 

[FunQuail]

I put Neosporin on his bill and put them to bed. I really wish I’d made them get out of the dog house. Alaska’s bill doesn’t look as dented. I’ll take pictures in the morning and show you all. I am never using those dog houses again!

 

[DuckyDonna]

We all screw up so don't beat yourself up so hard. I think that in the end all will be well!