My ducks webbing is completely gone!

[JessicaB721]

I would suspect if the damage was done by a rabbit, it would be more sloppy. I very well could be wrong, but the damage looks very delicate. Do you ever have ant problems in your basement? Rats, or mice would be my second guess.

I do have pet rats, but they literally never get out of their cage! My rabbits are the only ones who escaped their habitats and I find them in the room where the Ducks are now and then. I've never seen any ants, mice or rats, other than my pet rats, in my home. As for outside though, I'm not sure if we have some mice or rats roaming around out there or not. We do not have any and that are unusual... Just the typical small little black ants.

 

[Isaac 0]

I do have pet rats, but they literally never get out of their cage! My rabbits are the only ones who escaped their habitats and I find them in the room where the Ducks are now and then. I've never seen any ants, mice or rats, other than my pet rats, in my home. As for outside though, I'm not sure if we have some mice or rats roaming around out there or not. We do not have any and that are unusual... Just the typical small little black ants.

Keep a close eye on the duck, and keep inspecting his feet because it's likely whatever caused the problem will do it again, and you don't want deeper, further tissue damage to his feet. Let us know if you figure out the problem. Just to be precautious, I would make sure the rabbits are kept away from the duck from now on.

 

[JessicaB721]

Keep a close eye on the duck, and keep inspecting his feet because it's likely whatever caused the problem will do it again, and you don't want deeper, further tissue damage to his feet. Let us know if you figure out the problem. Just to be precautious, I would make sure the rabbits are kept away from the duck from now on.

Oh, I'm already brainstorming a better habitat for my rabbits to keep them from escaping! And I am definitely going to keep an eye on him. Maybe I should put some ant baits downstairs to be safe too. Thank you so much for all of your advise and help!

 

[Isaac 0]

Oh, I'm already brainstorming a better habitat for my rabbits to keep them from escaping! And I am definitely going to keep an eye on him. Maybe I should put some ant baits downstairs to be safe too. Thank you so much for all of your advise and help!

Good thinking.

If you do any sort of ant bait, make sure it's safe for the ducks, as birds often have a tendency to get into things they're not supposed to.

 

[JessicaB721]

Good thinking.

If you do any sort of ant bait, make sure it's safe for the ducks, as birds often have a tendency to get into things they're not supposed to.

I absolutely will! Thank you!

 

[Weeg]

Wow! Do you have any thoughts on this @Weeg ??

Ohh no! I am glad the isaac is here, I would have had no idea! Poor baby!

 

[JessicaB721]

Ohh no! I am glad the isaac is here, I would have had no idea! Poor baby!

I agree! I couldn't find anything like it online!

 

[bulletlane]

Something like rats may have chewed it off, or if you live in a warm region, it could have been fire ants. You can apply an antibacterial ointment or silver sulfadiazine cream to the area, but I don't think a vet trip would be needed in this case. It may affect the way he swims, but it shouldn't interfere with his daily activities too much.

What kind of ointment would you recommend because I am just seeing my female call duck is this way