My Duck can’t Walk anymore

[CoriM]

I think a rescue center is a great idea. They will have the resources to properly care for her. This will be in her best interest. Ducks are a lot of work and take a lot of resources and you have to have a lot of infrastructure to care for them. Kind of hard to get them for a gift.

 

[Mysteriioo]

So I had two ducks, a few weeks ago the male attacked my female duck and sadly she hasn’t been able to walk since, it looks like her tail feathers were ripped out and she has since stopped bleeding but her butt still has no feathers and she still struggles to walk let alone stand still. I immediately separated them but I don’t know what to do to help, I’ve cleaned her and often spray Blue Kote on the wound but it’s been three weeks and she doesn’t seem to be improving very much.
I’ve checked her feet and legs multiple times for injuries and have been adding niacin and oyster shell to her food but nothing else seems to be working.

UPDATE: Got her checked out and no bones are broken and she’s okay, just bruised so she’ll be better within a few weeks to a month! I plan on getting her a duckling once she’s better so she’s not lonely, as of now she is my main focus first!

 

[CoriM]

That's great that she's stable and you were able to get her checked out. Before getting a duckling though, really think through what it will take to care of them - where they will live, what they need for feed, vet care, etc. Ducks can live beyond ten years and can be expensive, can require costly medications and a lot of research and time often needs to be spent on their ailments, which can be many, so make sure that you really want to put in the effort and money before adding another one. Also, be aware that ducklings are often not sexed and you might end up in the same position if you end up with another male. It's a big decision, and if you're not really committed to wanting to go to all the effort, you might still want to consider leaving her with the rescue. I have a good set-up for my ducks and put a lot of effort into preparing for them before I got them, but it still at times can feel overwhelming when they're sick or when I think about just how many years of duck care I have ahead of me.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

That's great that she's stable and you were able to get her checked out. Before getting a duckling though, really think through what it will take to care of them - where they will live, what they need for feed, vet care, etc. Ducks can live beyond ten years and can be expensive, can require costly medications and a lot of research and time often needs to be spent on their ailments, which can be many, so make sure that you really want to put in the effort and money before adding another one. Also, be aware that ducklings are often not sexed and you might end up in the same position if you end up with another male. It's a big decision, and if you're not really committed to wanting to go to all the effort, you might still want to consider leaving her with the rescue. I have a good set-up for my ducks and put a lot of effort into preparing for them before I got them, but it still at times can feel overwhelming when they're sick or when I think about just how many years of duck care I have ahead of me.

X2 not trying to drive you away but I have an indoor facility for winter and it takes at least 2 hrs a day and usally 5 one day of the week for a deep clean...and I have alot ducks. And it is a rollercoaster