labored breathing after attack?

[jbeyer]

I live near a canal where two Pekins were left years ago. We care for them as well as we can, but they are basically wild birds and it would be difficult to take them to a vet.
The female endured an attack on her neck a few days ago. There is some swelling around the neck, but she seems to be doing fairly well. She has a mild appetite, and is keeping her neck fairly immobilized, but is able to swim and walk slowly.
I did notice today that as she was seated, her breathing was more "visible" than for her male partner, and was wondering if this was cause for concern.

I have posted two small videos here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8qxa0sqervi8zgz/AADyv7GyTKmesGENE-777QQ8a?dl=0

I would really appreciate any feedback the community has on her breathing, and other thoughts in general as to how we can help her (keeping in mind that it would be difficult and likely cause great stress if we scooped her up and took her to a vet).

We have heard suggestions that we should try to get her some Duramycin 10 by soaking bread in a solution of D10 and water. Any experience with this technique? It seems that it would be quite complex to try to get the dosage right, and she'd likely end up with a tiny fraction of recommended dosage.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,
Jon

 

[GitaBooks]

Birds are prone to dangerous infections after attacks, so she should go onto antibiotics. If you can, you can try cleaning the wound, as otherwise it may get fly strike. Offer lots of vitamin rich food to help her heal.

Best of luck!

 

[jbeyer]

Thank you for your help Gita. I understand that antibiotics could be helpful right now, but I'm unclear as to how to administer them. This Pekin drinks from the canal, and won't drink water placed in front of her. Do you have thoughts on how to administer antibiotics given these constraints?

 

[GitaBooks]

Moist bread is a great way to get medication in them.