Lumps under duckling eyes

[SunflowerDays]

I have a 2 month old Mallard duckling that has a lump under each eye. It has had it for 3 weeks now. It is wild, but does come to me for food. Quite concerned for its welfare. Tried looking on internet for pictures of same issue, but have not matched anything. It’s life is normal in every other way, eats, sleeps, chats to other siblingS, chases flies etc.... I’ve grown quite fond of this one basically because it’s so identifiable. Help !

 

[Isaac 0]

Facial swelling in waterfowl could indicate several things, allergies, bee stings, respiratory disease, viral infection, bacterial infection (from injury).

Just to clarify, the duck is completely normal besides this, no sneezing, wheezing, coughing? Have you noticed any wounds near his/her face?

How does the abscess feel?

How does the inside of her mouth look?
Have you seen any other ducks around the area with the same problem?

I found this,
http://backyardworld6153.blogspot.com/2016/07/mottled-duck-problems.html

 

[Miss Lydia]

If your able to handle this duck I’d examine inside the mouth real good. What are you feeding it and do you offer water too?

 

[SunflowerDays]

Facial swelling in waterfowl could indicate several things, allergies, bee stings, respiratory disease, viral infection, bacterial infection (from injury).

Just to clarify, the duck is completely normal besides this, no sneezing, wheezing, coughing? Have you noticed any wounds near his/her face?

How does the abscess feel?

How does the inside of her mouth look?
Have you seen any other ducks around the area with the same problem?

I found this,
http://backyardworld6153.blogspot.com/2016/07/mottled-duck-problems.html

 

[SunflowerDays]

Hello Isaac

Thank you for your reply. the duck is completely normal otherwise, no sneezing, coughing etc. I haven’t noticed any wounds either.

The second lump appeared around 2 weeks after the the first lump and it gradually grew in 2 days. I haven’t been able to get close enough to pick her up to touch her as she is wild. I do have the facilities to catch her.

There are no other ducks with the same problem.

I have viewed your link, thank you. I think I may have to catch her and take her to the charity I volunteer for. I was trying to avoid it as they are overwhelmed as it is...

 

[SunflowerDays]

If your able to handle this duck I’d examine inside the mouth real good. What are you feeding it and do you offer water too?

 

[SunflowerDays]

Hello Miss Lydia

Thank you for your message. I shall try my best to catch her and look in her mouth, before I do, what should I be looking for in her mouth?

I feed her Floating duck pellets. I change the water trough every day, even though we are on a bank of a river. She pushes bubbles through her nose sometimes!

I look forward to your response.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well could be something stuck in there. Doesn’t hurt to check it out. On the goose forum a members goose was eating and they could t figure out why he had swelling around his face after examining their was a stick lodged under his tongue working its way through the skin. You just never know but good to check off might have been. You might be able to get wild life rescue to come b pick this little one up in case it did have a respiratory infection if other things have been ruled out.

 

[SunflowerDays]

Thank you Miss Lydia. I shall catch her and check her out then drop her off at the charity for further inspection. Appreciate your assistance.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please keep us updated on how this duckling is doing please!