Large back wound.. will skin grow back

[esther_rebecca]

Hi all,
On Wednesday night our young Mallard hen was attacked by large water rats. The flesh in her back has been eatten off down to the bone in some areas.
She also has a broken leg. But more on that later

She is eatting and drinking she has special food full of vitamins to help her along.
She has been to the vets and has antibiotics and painkillers. Also some Venticyn spray.
What I want to know is how well does skin and flesh grow back on ducks.
Should i be keeping her wound moist or should i let it dry out. I understand this will be a long road of recovery but if she has a chance I will take it.

I have to say I would normally just put her down I dont like to put animals through long recovery times . She is a special case for reason that I wont get into here

I can post pictures of you are interedted but it is very graphic

TIA
E.

 

[Isaac 0]

The wound should be kept moist. Please post pictures of her back.

 

[esther_rebecca]

This is tonight (Saturday night) found her on Thursday morning. The wound goes under her wings.

 

[Isaac 0]

What kind of antibiotics is she on, is she drinking, what have you done to the wound as far as treatment?

 

[esther_rebecca]

The white creamy stuff is antibacterial ointment

 

[esther_rebecca]

Baytril 2.5% @ 1 ml once perday .
Meloxicam/ Eloxioral oral. @ 1.5 lb dose perday .

And Vetericyn woumd spray 3 times a day
As of today I have put an antibacterial cream on it to keep it from drying out.

 

[Isaac 0]

Is she drinking?

 

[Isaac 0]

Can you see if her oil gland is still intact?

 

[esther_rebecca]

Is she drinking?

Yes. And eating

 

[esther_rebecca]

Can you see if her oil gland is still intact?

I will look in the morning. We've just settled her and us for the night

Good point

Thank you.

Didn't even cross my mind. I

She eats very well towards the end of the day but not mornings which I atribute to the pain meds.

Many thanks for that.

E.