Mangled Duck Foot

[casportpony]

Hmmm no we have just been using regular water.. should I go buy some distilled water or is it ok that we boil it first?

Look at it this way... if you had a similar injury on your foot, how would you treat it if you couldn't go to a doctor? Would you soak it daily, or would you clean it really well and wrap it daily?

 

[microchick]

Good job caring for this injury. Poor baby.

We have a pond that is full of snappers. Nasty things. If you can't 'trap' them can you legally fish for them?

Frankly, I would give my dept of conservation a call and tell them what happened and ask if there is anything they can do to trap and relocate the turtles because if they keep attacking your duck you are going to be enjoying a LOT of fried turtle and turtle soup.

Many states have 'nuisance' laws about wildlife that attacks domesticated livestock or damages domestic property. I'd check into that because the problem is just going to keep going on and repeating unless you are able to rid your pond of snapping turtles or move your ducks to a new turtle free swimming hole.

Good luck.

 

[chickens really]

Amiga I believe said not to wrap the foot because of how dirty snapping turtles bites can be.....I would not wrap it either and just keep it on clean bedding...Wash and soak the foot as needed...

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

Good job caring for this injury. Poor baby.

We have a pond that is full of snappers. Nasty things. If you can't 'trap' them can you legally fish for them?

Frankly, I would give my dept of conservation a call and tell them what happened and ask if there is anything they can do to trap and relocate the turtles because if they keep attacking your duck you are going to be enjoying a LOT of fried turtle and turtle soup.

Many states have 'nuisance' laws about wildlife that attacks domesticated livestock or damages domestic property. I'd check into that because the problem is just going to keep going on and repeating unless you are able to rid your pond of snapping turtles or move your ducks to a new turtle free swimming hole.

Good luck.

Thank you for your reply! I will deff have my boyfriend look into it and make some calls! I know we just can't "trap" until July 1st but I am not sure about fishing for them.

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

Amiga I believe said not to wrap the foot because of how dirty snapping turtles bites can be.....I would not wrap it either and just keep it on clean bedding...Wash and soak the foot as needed...

I have read about leaving it open and not wrapping it to let the wound get some air.. he wiggles sometimes when I put the blu-kote on and gets it everywhere hence why in some pictures he looks like a polka dot.

 

[chickens really]

Blu-kote burns....No need to use that anymore.....

 

[chickens really]

I would get some clear antibacterial spray and use it twice a day right after the foot soaks and keep on clean bedding...

 

[chickens really]

I use this....Acceleryn antiseptic spray...Its all natural...Can be used on multiple types if animals...Gentle and safe...

 

[Laura szarkowicz]

Where could I find that?

 

[chickens really]

Hmmm...Feed stores?...Tractor supply?....